For the provision of specialist legal services for small businesses
Description
This Approach to Market (ATM) is for the establishment of a Standing Offer Arrangement for the provision of specialist legal advice for small businesses. The specialist legal practitioners are required to provide eligible unrepresented small business clients with advice when referred by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman as part of a dispute resolution process. Other matters may be referred by other Commonwealth Government Customers.
Conditions for Participation:
The Lead Customer will exclude a Response from further consideration if at any time before a Deed of Standing Offer is executed the Potential Supplier does not provide a certificate of insurance for professional indemnity and public liability insurance as specified in D.D.3(g) of the draft Deed of Standing Offer.The Lead Customer will also exclude from participation any Potential Supplier that does not include personnel who are admitted to practise law in Australia and who hold a current practising certificate in Australia. Evidence of a current practising certificate in Australia must be provided. Potential Suppliers must maintain a current practising certificate for the duration of the DoSO.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 18, 2026.
Published through AusTender - Australian Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.