Provision of Australian Prescriber Online Journal and Podcast Services

Australian Prescriber provides expert, balanced, impartial and up-to-date information about medicines, therapeutics and diagnostics to health care professionals and other interested readers. The successful tenderer will be required to publish six online issues each year, maintain and operate a dedicated, secure and accessible website, manage the journal’s archive and subscriber services, support the independent editorial process, promote readership and engagement, and provide associated podcast services where agreed. The services must preserve the journal’s editorial independence, national reach and free public access, support informed clinical decision-making and contribute to improved quality use of medicines outcomes. A transition-in phase is expected to commence in March 2027, with full services and the first edition under the new contract to be delivered in April 2027. Conditions for Participation: The Tenderer must:- not have any unsatisfied judicial decisions against it relating to employee entitlements;ensure that it, its personnel and proposed subcontractors are not listed as terrorists or named on the Australian Government Consolidated List;- hold a valid and satisfactory Statement of Tax Record by the Closing Time, or provide evidence that one has been requested and obtain it within four business days after the Closing Time;- provide valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record for any applicable first-tier subcontractors; and- be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into the contract. Other Instructions: All enquiries about this request must be submitted to the nominated contact officer at QUM@health.gov.au by 25 November 2026. Responses may be published to all potential tenderers through AusTender. Tenderers should regularly check AusTender for updates and addenda.