DFAT is likely to require a Contractor to provide management and support services for the implementation of PALM scheme Support Facility. Specific services and areas of support are still to be determined but will focus primarily on the offshore components of the PALM scheme and likely include:

• capacity building for PALM scheme labour sending units;
• skills development and training for PALM workers;
• support for returning PALM workers and their families;
• information system management;
• monitoring, evaluation, research and learning; and
• communications.

Further information will be provided to the market and prospective tenderers in due course, including via this website. If approved, the proposed procurement will be listed on the AusTender website when it is released to market.

Note

This information is provided for planning purposes only and it does not represent solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to purchase or tender for any described services. The scale, scope and focus of any proposed program may change at any time and is subject to formal approval by the Australian and Partners Governments before any procurement process will commence. Should a procurement commence, we anticipate commencing in mid-2023. This information is subject to delays, revision or cancellations.