RFP NCVER VOCEDplus National Resource Repository Replacement

Closes in 26 daysSubmission deadline: 11 November 2026, 05:00 PM Australia/Adelaide

About this tender

Overview NCVER is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced vendors to deliver a modern, secure and sustainable replacement for the repository platform supporting VOCEDplus, NCVER's national research repository. Scope The scope includes: Solution design and implementation for the VOCEDplus repository replacement Migration of existing repository records and digital content Integration with the retained VOCEDplus Drupal website and supporting search and identifier services Testing Training Transition Ongoing support NCVER is seeking an outcome-focused solution and welcomes vendors proposing an appropriate architecture and technology approach. The solution should provide a supported and maintainable platform, preserve existing repository information and services, and provide a strong foundation for the future operation of VOCEDplus. Contractor Requirements Experience with digital repositories Experience with digital libraries Experience with metadata and content migration Experience with system integration or comparable information-management solutions Tender Briefing NCVER intends to conduct a vendor briefing session shortly after the RFP is distributed, to provide potential vendors with an opportunity to ask questions about the documents and project. The briefing will explain the current environment, procurement aims, response process and arrangements for questions. Attendance and registration details will be included in the issued RFP. Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026 (ACST) Format: Virtual briefing (Microsoft Teams Meeting) Duration: 60 minutes The briefing session will be conducted according to the following agenda: Welcome Introductions and explain role of the personnel present Purpose of the briefing and process for further information NCVER's aims and expectations of the project Questions and Answers (Q&A) Summary Please register your attendance by emailing tenders@ncver.edu.au. Enquiries All correspondence relating to this tender, including questions or clarifications, is to be emailed in writing to: Attn: Matisha Angus, Senior Project Manager, NCVER Ltd Email: tenders@ncver.edu.au You will need to register for a free Adcentre account here in order to download the documents.

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