As set out in the Investment Concept Note (to be released with the RFEOI), the new program will progress the Joint Statement of Intent on TVET updated in June 2024 at the Australia-PNG Ministerial Forum, and the twelve recommendations of the Strategic Review of the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership in TVET, which was published in September.

The program will run from June 2025 to June 2029 with an estimated value of AUD$80 million over the 4 years.

It is anticipated that DFAT will approach the market through a two-step procurement process in September 2024. The Request for Expressions of Interest will be published on AusTender and updates on the status of the procurement can be found on the Development Procurement Pipeline.

Following the evaluation, DFAT will identify shortlisted respondents to the Expression of Interest on the Development Procurement Pipeline providing other interested organisations with an opportunity to connect with them.

Supporting information

• Papua New Guinea – Australia Joint Statement of Intent on Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Papua New Guinea
• Strategic Review of the Papua New Guinea–Australia Partnership in TVET
• 53083-001: Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project | Asian Development Bank

Disclaimer: 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.