Tenders/Request for Proposal - Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and Implementation

Request for Proposal - Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and Implementation

Ministry of Social Development

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training and social protection sectors, with a focus on Disability. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand 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 education and training 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.

Description

Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and ImplementationDSS is seeking a qualified lead Provider to co-develop and support delivery of a national safeguarding training programme for disability care and support workers, providing care for disabled adults.This programme forms part of the Government response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. This is a specific agency initiative, aiming to strengthen safeguarding capability across high-risk disability support settings.Please refer to the Request for Proposal and supporting documents for more information.The Provider Briefing session will be held at 11am, 23 September 2026 (NZST) via Microsoft Teams only. If you would like to attend our virtual Provider Briefing session, please register using the link provided in Section 1.3 of the Request for Proposal.Deadline for Proposals is 5pm, 12 October 2026 NZST.Ngā mihi.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Social Development

Ministry of Social Development has issued 345 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 30 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Social Protection & Welfare. Tenders span 2 countries including New Zealand and Oman. Notices are distributed via Oman Tender Board and GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GETS - New Zealand Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Social Development in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.