Question:
Can you please clarify whether you are seeking to engage a supplier that must have their business registered in your local area or can a supplier be from anywhere in Australia?

Answered on 21/Oct/2025 10:11 AM:


The business does not have to be registered in the local area.

Question:
Does the council require any Indigenous Mental Health First Aid Training?

Answered on 21/Oct/2025 10:13 AM:


This service is not currently required.

Question:
Must the applicant/supplier be a registered training organisation (RTO)?

Answered on 21/Oct/2025 10:13 AM:


Yes, due to some training components on the RFQ, an RTO will be required.

Question:
Hi, could you please clarify whether the training for staff on these topics is intended to be delivered as a blended learning approach (face-to-face + e-learning), or solely face-to-face?

Answered on 27/Oct/2025 11:08 AM:


Hi,

The requirement is face-to-face only.

Thank you

Question:
Are providers required to be Quality Management System ISO 9001 compliant in order to submit a proposal this RFQ?

Can suppliers alternatively provide proof of internal Quality Management Systems?

Answered on 28/Oct/2025 10:17 AM:


No, suppliers do not need to be Quality Management System ISO 9001 compliant.

Thank you.

Question:
When is the training planned to commence?

Answered on 28/Oct/2025 10:59 AM:


It is planned from Q1 2026.

Thank you.

Question:
Is there a separate contract for this tender? Will Council provide the tenderers with a proposed contract to review before tender submission?

Answered on 06/Nov/2025 11:56 AM:


Hi

Council will not issue a separate contract for this tender. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) document serves as the contract.

As outlined in the Quotation Offer Form on page 11 of the RFQ document, if a quotation is selected as successful, an Agreement is formed upon the Principal’s service of a Notice of Acceptance.

“Formation of Agreement

The Respondent agrees that, upon service by the Principal of a Notice of Acceptance, an Agreement shall be formed between the parties on and subject to:

1. This Quotation Offer Form;

2. The Specification set out in Section 2 of the Request for Quotation;

3. The Conditions of Quotation set out in Section 4 of the Request for Quotation;

4. The Conditions of Agreement set out in Section 5 of the Request for Quotation; and

5. The Respondent Attachments provided to support this Request for Quotation.”