Queensland Mental Health Commission

QMHCITO26407

Thursday 09 April 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Thursday 07 May 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED

Monday 27 April 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Thursday 28 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Queensland Mental Health Commission

400 George St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia

https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/

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.

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The Customer invites qualified and experienced organisations, including research and evaluation consultancies, universities and other entities with demonstrated
capability in program evaluation and expertise in AOD systems, to submit an Offer to deliver a 12-month evaluation to be completed by June 2027.

The project has an indicative budget of up to $200,000 (excluding GST), covering all project costs including personnel, travel, lived and living experience participation, and administrative expenses.

The Supplier will:

• evaluate planning, implementation and delivery of the Initiative, including the effectiveness of governance arrangements between the Commission, the Lead PHN and participating PHNs

• assess the extent to which the Initiative has achieved its intended outcomes across regions, including impacts on workforce capability, system integration and early identification and response to AOD-related harms

• analyse variation in delivery approaches across PHNs, including alignment of commissioned activities with Hospital and Health Service (HHSs) Joint Regional Plans, and implications for effectiveness, reach, and value for money

• identify and document effective models of collaboration across government and non-government sectors, including the role of PHNs in coordinating regionally responsive AOD initiatives

• provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations to inform future commissioning approaches, policy development and opportunities for scaling or replicating successful initiatives.

Out-of-scope

The following is out-of-scope for this Contract:

(a) Proposals to fund existing research, evaluations, programs, initiatives, or services will not be accepted.

(b) Retrospective funds, including enhancements to existing work or initiatives, reimbursement of costs already incurred or expended, and any work undertaken prior to the tender being approved will not be eligible for payment.

(c) General operational expenses, purchases, repairs, or assets not related to the work of the evaluation.

(d) Activities that cannot be covered by public liability insurance.

(e) Salaries or wages for permanent or existing staff or other recurrent costs not associated with the evaluation. This includes any professional registration, training, or professional development costs.

The Commission is funding PHNs across Queensland to deliver a program of regionally tailored activities that support implementation of priority actions under Achieving balance: The Queensland Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan 2022–2027 (Achieving balance).

Joint Regional Plans are jointly developed and owned by PHNs and HHSs as a key mechanism to improve coordination, integration and responsiveness of AOD services.



The Initiative supports PHNs to respond to local needs and deliver or commission activities that strengthen workforce capability, improve early identification and response to AOD-related harms, and enhance coordination across health and related sectors.

The Initiative is delivered through a collaborative governance model involving the Commission, a Lead PHN, and participating PHNs. The Lead PHN, nominated by the Queensland PHN network, coordinates implementation across regions, including consolidating reporting, milestone tracking and administrating of payments in accordance with Commission approved funding allocations.

This model supports coordinated implementation across Queensland while enabling regional flexibility and tailored responses. It leverages the existing commissioning role, partnerships and local knowledge of PHNs.

The Commission requires an external Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the Initiative, including assessment of outcomes and broader system impacts. The evaluation will also examine the effectiveness of the collaborative model to inform future policy and investment decisions.

To be a Conforming Offer, the offer must:

(a) be received by the closing date and time;

(b) be received in the format and method described in this Invitation to Offer;

(c) be open for the minimum validity period;

(d) satisfy all mandatory requirements;

(e) respond to all sections of the Invitation to Offer document Response Schedules within Part C;

(f) review any associated documents referred to in the Contract Details; and

It is mandatory that eligible Suppliers:

(g) have no outstanding liability, service delivery or performance issues for funding previously and/or currently provided by the Queensland Government;

(h) not be bankrupt or subject to insolvency proceedings;

(i) not be a State or Commonwealth Government agency;

(j) be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a contract, and not be a sole trader or an individual;

(k) have a registered Australian Business Number, and be registered for GST purposes where relevant;

(l) not accept any form of funding from tobacco and/or alcohol companies or their related foundations either directly or indirectly or promote the use of tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs; and

(m) not seek to promote political or religious views or ideologies.

• 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.

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1. Added: Attachment 2 - PART B Contract Details - PHN Initiative Evaluation.docx

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1. Added: Briefing Session - ITO for the Evaluation of the QueenslandPHN AOD Initiative Recording (1).mp4

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