Transition Care Program

Closes in 24 daysSubmission deadline: 01 December 2026, 04:00 PM Australia/Melbourne

About this tender

Overview South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified organisations interested in partnering with SWH to deliver bed-based Transition Care Program services (TCP Services) within Warrnambool. Purpose The purpose of the Expression of Interest is to: Identify organisations interested in delivering (bed-based) Transition Care Program services Understand available capability and capacity across the market Assess potential delivery models Explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation Assist SWH in assessing market capability and informing the design of any subsequent procurement process Scope The scope includes: Delivery of bed-based Transition Care Program services within Warrnambool Provision of access to up to eight beds Capacity to provide a combination of general residential care beds and memory support beds Instructions to Tenderers Following evaluation of EOI responses, SWH may shortlist up to four (4) Respondents to participate in a further stage, which may include a Request for Quotation (RFQ), direct negotiation, or another procurement process determined by SWH. Enquiries Jason Wass: Office: +61 (03) 55631444, jwass@swh.net.au Michael Lukeis: Office: +61 (03) 55644381, mlukeis@swh.net.au

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