Tender Details
External Advocacy Support - Properties
Business Name
Queensland Public Trustee
VP Reference #
VP503692
Buyers Reference #
PTO202603
Opens
Thursday 26 March 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Thursday 23 April 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Monday 13 April 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Monday 22 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Queensland Public Trustee
Location
410 Ann St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.pt.qld.gov.au/
Business Info
Providing essential support, services and information for Queenslanders in financial administration, life planning, trusts and deceased estate management.
Contact Details
The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion.
What the buyer is requesting
Details
The purpose of this procurement is to engage a supplier to deliver independent, external advocacy support for Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) customers under financial administration orders whose residential property/properties are being considered for sale. The service provider will ensure that customers receive appropriate advice, assistance, and advocacy to safeguard their interests and support their decision-making.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is responsible for making financial decisions for customers under financial administration orders, including decisions relating to the potential sale of a customer’s residential property.

Currently, financial management (FM) customers may access advocacy independently or receive support on a case-by-case basis. However, there is no consistent, statewide approach to ensure all eligible customers are offered timely, independent advocacy when their property is being considered for sale. This procurement seeks to address that gap by establishing a structured advocacy service that can be offered to customers.

The service will enhance QPT’s customer-centred practice, support human rights obligations, and ensure customers have the opportunity to receive independent information, advice, and supported decision-making assistance if they choose to engage.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
Desired Outcomes

• Customers are offered access to independent advocacy that supports the provision of clear information, supported decision-making, and representation of their views, wishes and preferences throughout the property-sale process.

• A consistent referral pathway enables QPT staff to offer the service to all eligible customers in a timely and transparent manner.

• Advocacy services are accessible across Queensland, including regional, rural, and remote areas, and are delivered in a culturally appropriate and inclusive manner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers and customers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• The provider maintains independence, acting solely in the customer’s best interests, while working collaboratively with QPT on referral processes and communication pathways.

• Quarterly reporting provides insight into service utilisation, outcomes, and emerging issues, supporting continuous improvement and system visibility.

• Advocacy services are delivered in line with quality standards, ensuring safe, consistent, and reliable service delivery.

• Funding is provided after the initial 3 months once the referral pathway process is developed and implemented.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Community & Social Services
Categories selected
Categories
  • Community & Social Services
    1: Accommodation & Homelessness Support Services
    2: Aged Care & Housing
    3: Carer's Support & Respite Services
    4: Community & Social Services (other)
    5: Disability Support Services
    6: Grant & Funding Programs
    7: Remote & Regional Development Programs
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
08/Apr/2026 10:48 AM
Question:
We would like to know how this service is being paid for - our particular concern is whether payment for the service will be deducted from the client's own managed funds, or whether they are coming from general government revenue/Qld Public Trustee budget allocation.

Answered on 08/Apr/2026 01:22 PM:


The funding for this service has an approved budget allocation from the Qld Public Trustee. The costs of this service will not be deducted from the client's funds.
08/Apr/2026 02:45 PM
Question:
Is the expectation that the advocate will potentially assist clients all the way through the process, from the initial decision to the final sale, or just at the initial decision point?

Answered on 10/Apr/2026 07:26 AM:


The expectation is that the advocate will assist clients all the way through the process from the initial decision to the final sale if it is required.

Under Part B Scope of Work it states:

• Customers are offered access to independent advocacy that supports the provision of clear information, supported decision-making, and representation of their views, wishes and preferences throughout the property-sale process.
Updates made to this Request
Updates
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