Request for Tender - Lease and operate new long day care service - Chinchilla - (BEEF)
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 July 24, 2026.
Published through QTenders Queensland, 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.
Description
The Queensland Department of Education invites eligible not-for-profit or local government early childhood education and care (ECEC) Approved Providers or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) with a current Provider Approval, to apply to lease and operate new long day care services. These facilities will be funded through the Australian Government’s Building Early Education Fund as part of a joint Queensland and Australian Government initiative to support access to ECEC services in areas of need. Organisation/s may apply to lease and operate long day care services at one or more of the following locations: Rosewood State School (co-located with the school) Yarrabilba State School (co-located with the school) Chinchilla (located on vacant Department of Education land at 28 Sheriff Street, Chinchilla) Yorkeys Knob State School (co-located with the school). The Department is seeking to appoint ECEC providers in 2026 to co-design the new facilities and to collaborate with the local community to ensure services meet the needs of families. Construction is expected to commence in late-2027 with completion planned for mid-2028.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from QTenders Queensland and was originally published on June 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department of Education
Department of Education has issued 342 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 54 currently open and 88 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Education & Training. Tenders span 7 countries including BS, Australia, and Ireland. Notices are distributed via QTenders Queensland, Hawaii HANDS, and VendorPanel Public Tenders. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department of Education in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration 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 Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit QTenders Queensland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 24, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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