Medicare Mental Health Centre supporting the community of Kalamunda and surrounding suburbs – Perth North PHN
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is seeking to commission an experienced provider to establish and operate a new Medicare Mental Health Centre supporting the community of Kalamunda and surrounding suburbs. Purpose The Medicare Mental Health Centre will provide a highly visible, accessible, community-based mental health service for adults experiencing mental health distress, crisis, suicidal crisis, or moderate to severe mental health needs. Services will be delivered in alignment with the National Service Model for Medicare Mental Health Centres and will complement existing local mental health, health and social support services. Scope The scope includes: Establishment and operation of the Medicare Mental Health Centre servicing Kalamunda and surrounding suburbs Delivery of services in alignment with the National Service Model for Medicare Mental Health Centres Working collaboratively with local health and community services to support integrated care pathways and improve access to timely, coordinated mental health care Contractor Requirements Capability, capacity and experience to establish and operate the Medicare Mental Health Centre Tender Briefing A non-mandatory briefing will be held for this opportunity. Date: 13 August 2026 Time: 12:30pm Format: Virtual briefing (Microsoft Teams) Meeting ID: 415 869 328 634 270 Passcode: Hf3Ea7TF Dial in by phone: +61 8 6118 6028,,11702311# (Australia, Perth) Phone conference ID: 117 023 11# Instructions to Tenderers This procurement will be conducted in two stages, comprising an Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) for shortlisted respondents. Anticipated timeframe At the time of issuing, WAPHA anticipates the following timeframe for the process: Request open to market (EOI): 7 August 2026 Non-mandatory briefing: 13 August 2026, 12:30pm EOI closing date: 25 August 2026, 11:00am Restricted RFP released to shortlisted respondents: Early September 2026 Close date for RFP questions: Mid-late September 2026 Close date for RFP submissions: Mid-late September 2026 Estimated contract award: Late October 2026 Establishment phase commencement: Late October / November 2026
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