Tender Details
Mental Health Wellbeing Investment Package ITO
Business Name
Queensland Mental Health Commission
VP Reference #
VP521201
Buyers Reference #
QMHCITO26/410
Estimated Value
$300,000 to 500,000
Opens
Friday 14 August 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 11 September 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Friday 04 September 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Friday 09 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Queensland Mental Health Commission
Location
400 George St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/
Business Info
We spearhead continuous improvement toward a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to mental health, alcohol, and other drug systems in Queensland. Collaborating with government organisations and the private sector, our focus extends beyond healthcare, recognising the social determinants influencing mental health. We aim to address the diverse needs and challenges of individuals affected by mental health concerns, substance abuse, and suicidal distress.
Contact Name
Kyle Brown
Position:
Senior Business Support Officer
Primary phone:
07 3244 9214
Mobile phone:
None Provided
Fax number:
None Provided
Email:
kyle.brown@qmhc.qld.gov.au
What the buyer is requesting
Details
The Package is being delivered through a partnership-based approach, working across Queensland Government, with up to six government partner agencies, to implement strategic funding partnerships. The Commission has established a group with representatives from each partner agency, to support coordination, collective impact measurement, shared learning and governance oversight across the package.

The partnerships fund a range of initiatives including, a mix of place-based activities, community and local council grant programs, cross-sector collaboration, and activities that strengthen workforce capability, service integration, and policy and practice across systems. Activities are delivered across metropolitan, regional, and remote Queensland. Timing of initiatives will be staggered across financial years FY2025/2026 to mid FY2028/2029.

The Commission requires an external Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the previous Grants and the Package, including development of an evaluation framework, to assess mental health and wellbeing outcomes and broader system impacts. The Supplier will be expected to design practical data collection and reporting approaches that partners can reasonably implement within existing operational environments.

The evaluation will also examine the collaborative approach between the Commission and government partners to inform future policy and reform directions. The Supplier will be expected to take a collaborative and developmental evaluation approach, working alongside the Commission and government partners over the life of the Package to support learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement, rather than undertaking a single end-point evaluation.

The evaluation is intended to inform future cross-government investment approaches, strengthen the evidence base for mental health promotion and prevention, and provide practical insights to inform ongoing mental health and wellbeing system reform and policy development in Queensland.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
The Queensland Mental Health Commission (the Commission) is a statutory body established under the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013 to drive systemic reform across Queensland’s mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention systems. A core function of the Commission is to develop and facilitate implementation of a whole-of-government strategic plan to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Queenslanders. The current plans, Shifting minds: The Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2023-2028 (Shifting minds) and its associated sub-plans; The Queensland Trauma Strategy 2024-2029, Achieving balance: The Queensland Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan 2022-2027 and Every life: The Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan 2019-2029 Phase Two, provides the overarching framework for this work.

In addition, in response to Recommendation 19 of the 2022 Queensland Parliament Mental Health Select Committee Inquiry into opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders, Thriving Lives, Connected Communities – Queensland’s Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing (Thriving Lives, Connected Communities) was developed to provide a focused direction for improving community mental health and wellbeing.

Recommendation 19 – Develop Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The committee recommends the Queensland Government considers the development of a population based Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that works across human services portfolios and is aimed at improving community mental health and wellbeing.

Time-limited, non-recurrent funding has been provided to the Commission to progress priorities identified in Thriving Lives, Connected Communities.

In 2025, the Commission delivered the Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants program, (the Grants) distributing $2.8 million across 22 projects to strengthen community mental health and wellbeing through mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiatives.

Building on the Grants, the Commission established the Mental Health and Wellbeing Investment Package (the Package), a targeted, time-limited investment of $9 million that adopts a strategic and coordinated approach. The Package supports initiatives that strengthen population-based mental health and wellbeing through mental health promotion and prevention, while leveraging existing systems, infrastructure and partnerships to maximise impact, reduce duplication and support sustainability beyond the funding period.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Management Advisory Services
  • Training & Development
Categories selected
Categories
  • Management Advisory Services
    1: Professional Services
  • Training & Development
    1: Monitoring & Evaluation
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Brisbane
    2: Central West
    3: Darling Downs
    4: Far North
    5: Fitzroy
    6: Gold Coast
    7: Mackay
    8: North West
    9: Northern
    10: Offshore (QLD)
    11: South West
    12: Sunshine Coast
    13: West Moreton
    14: Wide Bay-Burnett

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
20/Aug/2026 01:31 PM
Question:
Is the Commission please able to share a copy of the Briefing session?

Answered on 25/Aug/2026 08:38 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your enquiry, and apologies for the delay in response.

The Mental Health Wellbeing Investment Package ITO briefing session recording can be found here: https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants/invitation-to-offer-mental-health-and-wellbeing-investment-package


Kind regards,

The Mental Health Commission
20/Aug/2026 04:44 PM
Question:
Could the Commission please clarify whether organisations currently engaged by the Commission to deliver independent evaluations of other programs or initiatives would be considered to have an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest in relation to this opportunity?

Answered on 26/Aug/2026 01:53 PM:


Hi Alexandra,

Thank you for your question.

Organisations currently engaged by the Commission to undertake other independent evaluations are not automatically considered to have an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to this opportunity.

Suppliers are responsible for identifying and declaring any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest as part of their offer. Any declared conflicts will be considered by the Commission as part of the procurement process and managed in line with relevant policies and procedures.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia
24/Aug/2026 01:42 PM
Question:
For engagement of people with lived and living experience (LLE) in the design and delivery of the evaluation (e.g. contributing to the evaluation plan, methods and other project deliverables, rather than participating as research participants in data collection activities), does the Commission have existing LLE advisory groups, networks, panels or engagement mechanisms that the successful supplier will be able to access, or will the supplier be responsible for recruiting LLE contributors for this purpose in addition to participant recruitment for data collection activities?

Answered on 26/Aug/2026 01:56 PM:


Hi Sophie,

The Commission may have existing networks and engagement mechanisms that could be drawn upon to support Lived-Living Expertise involvement. However, suppliers should propose an approach to engaging people with Lived-Living Expertise, in line with the ITO requirements, that aligns with their proposed methodology and approach to the evaluation.

Suppliers are encouraged to consider how they would identify and engage appropriate Lived-Living Expertise contributors, including where their own networks or recruitment approaches may be required.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
24/Aug/2026 01:43 PM
Question:
The Commission requires remuneration of engaged LLE participants. Should these costs be included within the supplier's proposed budget, or will the Commission manage these costs separately? If suppliers are expected to budget for participation, can the Commission provide guidance regarding the anticipated number and frequency of LLE engagement activities over the course of the evaluation?

Answered on 26/Aug/2026 01:57 PM:


Hi Sophie,

As outlined in Part A (Section 1.2) of the ITO, the Supplier is required to provide remuneration to people with Lived-Living Expertise engaged in consultation, collaboration or co-design, at a minimum, in line with the Commission’s paid participation rates.

In addition, the Selection Criteria (refer to Parts A and C of the ITO) specify that “the Supplier’s budget must reflect appropriate allocation to personnel, engagement (including paid participation for people with Lived-Living Expertise) and reporting.” Suppliers should therefore include costs associated with paid participation within their proposed budget.

The Selection Criteria also require suppliers to demonstrate “how people with Lived-Living Expertise will be involved throughout all stages of the evaluation, including its design, delivery, interpretation of findings and knowledge translation.”

The ITO has not prescribed a specific number or frequency of engagement activities. Suppliers should propose an approach to Lived-Living Expertise involvement in line with the ITO requirements, that is appropriate to their proposed project and evaluation methodology.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commissions
24/Aug/2026 01:44 PM
Question:
Does the Commission have a program logic framework or similar documentation for either the Grants or Investment package? If so, could you please share a copy?

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:32 AM:


Hi Sophie,

All documentation that can be shared at this time related to the ITO is available on the Queensland Mental Health Commission’s website and VendorPanel.

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants/2024-25-grant-recipients

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants/invitation-to-offer-mental-health-and-wellbeing-investment-package

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/awareness-promotion/mental-health-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing-investment-package

Where further clarification is required, Suppliers are encouraged to refer to the ITO documentation.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
24/Aug/2026 05:04 PM
Question:
Part B lists both the Draft Evaluation Report and Final Evaluation Report as being due on 2 February 2029. We note that a draft submission several weeks prior to the final report would allow sufficient time for Commission review, feedback and refinement of findings before finalisation. Could the Commission please clarify their preferred dates for these deliverables?

Answered on 26/Aug/2026 02:01 PM:


Hi Sophie,

Apologies, the date next to the Draft Evaluation Report is an error, thanks for picking it up. The Draft Evaluation Report will need to be submitted at least four weeks before the final report due date (2 February 2029), to allow sufficient time for the Commission to review and provide feedback, and for the Supplier to refine the report before finalisation.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
25/Aug/2026 04:40 PM
Question:
Does the Commission have an existing online survey platform, or a preferred platform that the successful Supplier can use to collect evaluation data? If no existing platform is available, should Suppliers include the procurement and ongoing costs of an appropriate platform in their proposed budget?

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:33 AM:


Hi Amy,

The Commission does not have a preferred platform for collecting evaluation data, however, any data collection tools, methodologies, and platforms, including online and digital, must align with the requirements outlined in Part B.

Suppliers should include all eligible costs associated with their proposed evaluation approach in their proposed budget.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
25/Aug/2026 11:49 PM
Question:
Can the Commission please clarify the intended timing between submission of the Draft Final Evaluation Report and Final Evaluation Report, both currently listed as due 2 February 2029?

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:34 AM:


Hi Amy,

The due date for the Draft Evaluation Report listed in the Milestones and Deliverables section in Part B is an error.

The Draft Evaluation Report will need to be submitted at least four weeks before the final report, which is due on 2 February 2029. This will allow sufficient time for the Commission to review and provide feedback, and for the Supplier to refine the report before finalisation. Final deliverables and timeframes will be reviewed and agreed with the successful Supplier during contract negotiations.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
26/Aug/2026 01:16 PM
Question:
It was mentioned in the briefing that some of the 22 2024-25 grants have already finished - can you advise when (generally) all of them are anticipated to be completed?

Then, second question depending on when that is, would the Commission be open to a separate evaluation report on that Program specifically? At present the ITO deliverables schedule / contract has the two main reports in Sept 2028 / Feb 2029 which relate to the 'Package'.

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:37 AM:


Hi Matthew,

All projects funded under the 2024-25 grants will be completed by the end of the 2026-27 financial year.

Suppliers are encouraged to use their expertise to propose an approach they consider will best meet the requirements and intended outcomes of the ITO.

Final deliverables and timeframes will be reviewed and agreed with the successful Supplier during contract negotiations.


Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
26/Aug/2026 01:30 PM
Question:
Just to confirm something from the briefing - the currently live 2026 grants (apps about to close this month) - are they within the scope of this evaluation, along with the 22 24-25 grants? The ITO docs suggest its only the 24-25 grants, not the current ones as well, but it was mentioned in the session.

If that is the case, this would mean theres:

- 22 projects (finished / finishing)

- the six Government Partner Agency investments

- whatever the number of projects are that are funded under the current 2026 round

Is that the case? Just wanting to confirm the limits there.

Thanks!

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:37 AM:


Hi Matthew,

Yes, the 2026 grants are within scope of this evaluation.

As outlined in Part A, the ITO also includes an evaluation of the six government agency partner investments, the 2024-25 grants, and a cross-government partnership model.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
26/Aug/2026 03:34 PM
Question:
For initiatives funded under the 2025 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, will the successful evaluator have access to participant-level monitoring and outcome data already collected by funded organisations, or only aggregated reporting provided to QMHC?

Answered on 28/Aug/2026 11:35 AM:


Hi Philippa,

The successful supplier will have access to grant recipients progress and final project reports, that have been provided to the Commission. Any additional data collection methods will need to be negotiated between the Commission and the successful supplier, as part of developing an evaluation plan

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
28/Aug/2026 12:20 PM
Question:
We would like to seek clarification on eligibility under Part A, section 1.10.

Question 1. Would a current engagement funded by DrinkWise Australia render a Supplier ineligible under section 1.10;

2. If so, how long would it be following conclusion of such an engagement before a Supplier would be considered eligible; and

3. Whether an appointment with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme falls within section 1.10, or whether the Commission would treat it instead as a conflict of interest matter for disclosure.

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:09 AM:


Hi Reemal,

1. Yes, a current engagement funded by DrinkWise Australia would render a supplier ineligible under section 1.10.

2. Section 1.10 does not prescribe a minimum period following the conclusion of such an engagement. Eligibility will be assessed based on the supplier's circumstances at the time of submitting an offer. The requirements of section 1.10 also apply for the duration of any Contract with the Commission.

3. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring they comply with the requirements of the ITO, including section 1.10, and for disclosing details of any actual, potential or perceived Conflict of Interest in their Offer. The Commission will assess offers against these requirements as part of the due diligence and assessment process.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
31/Aug/2026 09:20 AM
Question:
We note that Part C and Attachment A are required to be completed as part of the offer submission. Could you please confirm whether suppliers are expected to provide their full response within Part C and Attachment A, or whether a detailed proposal document can be submitted as an additional attachment, with Part C and Attachment A containing summary responses and references to the additional attached proposal?

If a longer-form proposal document is included as an attachment, will the evaluation panel assess it alongside the completed Part C and Attachment A response, or will Part C and Attachment A be the primary / only response that will be assessed?

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:15 AM:


Hi,

Suppliers must complete all sections in Part C, including Attachment A, to provide a complying offer.

Additional material referenced in, and submitted as part of an offer, may be considered where relevant to the assessment criteria.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
01/Sep/2026 11:28 AM
Question:
2 referees are required for this response to RFQ - is it acceptable to include an internal QMHC referee?

Thanks

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:16 AM:


Hi Uzma,

Suppliers should nominate the referees they consider most appropriate. The Commission may seek additional or alternative referees as part of the assessment process, where required.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
01/Sep/2026 04:44 PM
Question:
I am writing for clarification of 3.10 of the response template. The details of 2 other government customers to which the Supplier has provided Goods and/or Services under the Contract are requested.

Can you confirm that the question refers to the Queensland Government Comprehensive Contract (as provided in the Package)? If this is the case, are suppliers that have not already had two or more dealings with the Queensland Government under the Comprehensive Contract precluded from the Call?

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:14 AM:


Hi Janice,

Section 3.10 is intended to obtain referee details for two customers to whom the supplier has previously provided Goods and/or Services under a contract. It does not require previous experience under the Queensland Government Comprehensive Contract, and suppliers are not precluded from submitting an offer if they have not previously contracted with the Queensland Government.

Section 3.10 must be completed for the offer to be conforming.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
03/Sep/2026 11:37 AM
Question:
- What is the relationship between the package, the strategic partnerships and the grant program? It is currently unclear whether the partnerships and the grant interact or whether they are distinct streams of delivery within the package?

- Can you please also confirm whether there is an existing theory of change and/or program logic for the Package, or whether we should include the development of this in our proposal?

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:11 AM:


Hi,

The government partnerships and the 2026 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants are being delivered as separate components of the Package.

The scope of the evaluation includes six government partner investments, the previous 2024–25 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, the 2026 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, and the cross-government partnership model.

All documentation available to Suppliers, in relation to the the ITO is available on the Queensland Mental Health Commission website and VendorPanel.

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants/2024-25-grant-recipients

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/about/funding/mental-health-wellbeing-grants/invitation-to-offer-mental-health-and-wellbeing-investment-package

• https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/awareness-promotion/mental-health-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing-investment-package

Suppliers are encouraged to use their expertise to propose an approach they consider will best meet the requirements and intended outcomes of the ITO.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
04/Sep/2026 11:57 AM
Question:
Hi - A gentle reminder to advise on our clarification sent on 28 Aug:

We would like to seek clarification on eligibility under Part A, section 1.10. Question 1. Would a current engagement funded by DrinkWise Australia render a Supplier ineligible under section 1.10; 2. If so, how long would it be following conclusion of such an engagement before a Supplier would be considered eligible; and 3. Whether an appointment with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme falls within section 1.10, or whether the Commission would treat it instead as a conflict of interest matter for disclosure

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:17 AM:


Hi Reemal,

1. Yes, a current engagement funded by DrinkWise Australia would render a supplier ineligible under section 1.10.

2. Section 1.10 does not prescribe a minimum period following the conclusion of such an engagement. Eligibility will be assessed based on the supplier's circumstances at the time of submitting an offer. The requirements of section 1.10 also apply for the duration of any Contract with the Commission.

3. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring they comply with the requirements of the ITO, including section 1.10, and for disclosing details of any actual, potential or perceived Conflict of Interest in their Offer. The Commission will assess offers against these requirements as part of the due diligence and assessment process


Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
04/Sep/2026 12:00 PM
Question:
I understand that, in FY 2024/2025 In 2025, the Commission delivered the Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants program, (the Grants) to fund 22 projects (some of which have finished, and others are finishing in FY 2026/2027). In 2026, there's another round of the Grants of up to $1.9 million to be distributed.

I also understand that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Investment Package (the Package) involving $9 million, was built on the 2025 Grants. Can you please further clarify the relationship between the Grants and the Package? Is $1.9 million allocated to the 2026 Grants round included in the $9million budget for the Package? Is there going to be another round(s) of the Grants in 2027 (and 2028) and, if so, would these rounds of the Grants be part of the Package? Or would the Package be establishing another stream(s) of funding opportunities to support health promotion and prevention initiatives (such as the ones that are mentioned in ITO - place-based activities, community and local council grant programs, cross-sector collaboration, and activities that strengthen workforce capability, service integration, and policy and practice across systems)?

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:12 AM:


Hi,

The funding allocated to the 2026 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants forms part of the $9 million Mental Health and Wellbeing Investment Package.

The scope of the evaluation includes six government partner initiatives, the 2024–25 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, the 2026 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants, and the cross-government collaborative partnership model.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
04/Sep/2026 12:07 PM
Question:
We are seeking clarification about the Commission’s requirements regarding supplier independence and potential conflicts of interest before proceeding with an application. If we are currently partnering with organisations that receive funding through the package, would this be considered a conflict of interest and if so would establishing a separate evaluation team to that which already work with the services satisfy the COI requirements?

Answered on 07/Sep/2026 09:13 AM:


Hi,

Suppliers are responsible for identifying and disclosing any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest in accordance with the requirements of the ITO.

Any declared conflicts of interest and proposed mitigation strategies will be considered as part of the Commission’s due diligence and assessment process.

Kind regards,

Jasmine Repia

Queensland Mental Health Commission
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