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NSW Department of Communities and Justice / View Scheme - SCM0147

Scheme ID SCM0147
Starts 23-Sep-2013
Ends 21-Dec-2023
RFT Publish Date 23-Sep-2013
RFT Close Date & Time
19-Oct-2013 5:00pm
ABN Required Yes
 
RFT Type Scheme Invitation
Agency Z Archived Agencies
Category Community and Social Services
Contact Person
Going Home Staying Home
Phone: 02 8753 9215
ghsh@facs.nsw.gov.au

Scheme Details

The Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Prequalification Scheme will list organisations that are prequalified to deliver SHS in NSW. 

Applications to the scheme must be submitted electronically through an online application form on https://tenders.nsw.gov.au/.

Your organisation must be registered on this website in order to lodge an application. Registration can be completed at any time and requires basic contact information and administrative details.

The scheme will be open for applications from 23 September to 5pm on 18 October 2013.

The information displayed below is a read-only version of the application process.

Vendor Instruction

Please fill out the online application, ensuring all compulsory questions are complete before submitting for assessment.

Applications may be saved as a draft until completed.  All applications are to be submitted by 5pm Fri 18th Oct.

Communications regarding your application will be sent to the latest contact point that has been submitted.

For further guidance see the SHS Prequalification Scheme Application Help Guide included in Scheme Documents and the eLearning video at http://elearning.community.nsw.gov.au/etendering/ .

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Information Session Webinar

A pre-recorded webinar information session is available here.  

To view the session please follow the prompts to load the video.

This information session provides an overview of the GHSH procurement approach and addresses key themes identified through frequently asked questions.

If your organisation has submitted its final application and after viewing this webinar you realise a part of your application is incorrect, you will have to withdraw your application and submit a new one.

This will need to be done before the scheme application deadline of 18 October 2013.

This link will remain live until the prequalification scheme closes on 18 October 2013.

The Powerpoint slides supporting the session are also attached

 

 

Prequalification Types

Prequalification for current providers

This application for prequalification is for organisations that are currently funded under the SHS Program or under National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness(NPAH)/Homelessness Action Plan (HAP).

Prequalification for other organisations.

This application for prequalification is for organisations that are not currently funded under the SHS Program or under NPAH/HAP.

Documents

Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions

Capabilities

The Applicant must identify its areas of substantial expertise by nominating the categories in which it is seeking prequalification.

Client Centred Approach
  • 001. Can the organisation deliver a client centred approach?
    A client centred approach is underpinned by a number of evidence-based practices and tools. All organisations are expected to demonstrate evidence against this capability. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.1
Provision of Services in Central Coast
  • 050. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 051. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 052. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 053. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 054. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 055. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 056. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 057. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Far West
  • 002. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 003. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 004. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 005. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 006. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 007. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 008. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 009. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Hunter New England
  • 114. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 115. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 116. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 117. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 118. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 119. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 120. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 121. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Illawarra Shoalhaven
  • 066. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 067. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 068. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 069. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 070. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 071. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 072. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 073. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Mid North Coast
  • 010. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 011. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 012. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 013. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 014. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 015. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 016. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 017. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Murrumbidgee
  • 034. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 035. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 036. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 037. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 038. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 039. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 040. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 041. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Nepean Blue Mountains
  • 058. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 059. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 060. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 061. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 062. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 063. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 064. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 065. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Northern NSW
  • 042. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 043. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 044. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 045. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 046. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 047. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 048. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 049. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Northern Sydney
  • 090. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 091. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 092. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 093. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 094. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 095. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 096. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 097. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in South Eastern Sydney
  • 082. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 083. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 084. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 085. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 086. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 087. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 088. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 089. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in South Western Sydney
  • 106. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 107. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 108. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 109. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 110. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 111. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 112. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 113. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Southern NSW
  • 018. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 019. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 020. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 021. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 022. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 023. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 024. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 025. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Sydney
  • 074. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 075. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 076. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 077. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 078. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 079. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 080. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 081. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Western NSW
  • 026. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 027. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 028. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 029. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 030. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 031. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 032. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 033. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7
Provision of Services in Western Sydney
  • 098. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are homeless in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are homeless should include a rapid rehousing response and/or a crisis and transition response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.3
  • 099. Can the organisation provide effective services for people who are at home/at imminent risk of homelessness in this district?
    An effective SHS service for people who are at home/at risk of homelessness should include a prevention and early intervention response and/or a response for clients with complex needs. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.4
  • 100. Does the organisation have a service footprint in this district?
    The footprint of an organisation in a specific district is evidenced by the presence of staff/workers, assets managed, connections with the local service system and connections with the local community. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.5
  • 101. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for unaccompanied young people and/or children in this district?
    A targeted service for young people (including unaccompanied children) should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to this client group, include policies and procedures tailored to their needs, and be delivered in practice to these clients. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 102. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult women in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult women should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult women, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult women, and be delivered in practice to single adult women. Single adult women are defined as women over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 103. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for single adult men in this district?
    A targeted service for single adult men should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to single adult men, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of single adult men, and be delivered in practice to single adult men. Single adult men are defined as men over 18. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 104. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for families in this district?
    A targeted service for families should be designed around evidence-based practice appropriate to families, include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of families, and be delivered in practice to families. Families are couples with or without children, or single adults with children. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.6
  • 105. Can the organisation deliver targeted services for Aboriginal people in this district?
    A targeted service for Aboriginal people should include policies and procedures tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people, engagement with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups, Aboriginal representation amongst those delivering the service, and be delivered in practice to Aboriginal people. Please refer to the Application Help Guide section 5.7

Prequalification for current providers Questionnaire

The Applicant must answer the following questions based on the prequalification type they are applying for

Secondary Contact (optional)

The person listed as a secondary contact for the organisation will be contacted about any issues related to this application if the primary contact is unavailable. For further information see Section 4a.1 of the Application Help Guide.

Name
Response Type: Free Text
Position
Response Type: Free Text
Telephone
Response Type: Free Text
Mobile
Response Type: Free Text
Business Email
Response Type: Free Text

Current Funding

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4a.2 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation currently funded under the SHS Program? If so, please enter the service provider number below (this can be found on the Service Agreement with Community Services)
Response Type: Free Text
Is the organisation currently funded under NPAH/HAP? If so, please enter the HAP project reference number below (this can be found on the service specification or contact your funding agency if unsure)
Response Type: Free Text
Does the organisation receive funding from any other FACS Program, Local Council, State Government Department or Australian Government Department? *
If yes, can the organisation provide details related to that funding within seven days, if required?
In relation to any of the funding agreements referenced in this section, has the organisation ever received written notice of breach of the agreement from the funding agency?
If yes, please give details.
Response Type: Free Text

Service Level Commitments

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4a.3 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation currently able to comply with the current Community Services Service Agreement (available in Scheme Documents)? *

service_agreement_1213.pdf

If no, will the organisation commit to comply with the terms of the Community Services Service Agreement if funded?
Does the organisation commit to delivering services within the SHS Service Delivery Framework if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of the framework) *

SHS Service Delivery Framework

Does the organisation commit to meeting the requirements of the SHS Quality Assurance System if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of these requirements) *

SHS Quality Assurance System

Does the organisation commit to meeting SHS streamlined access requirements if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of these requirements) *

Streamlined Access

Status of Organisation

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4a.4 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation submitting the application: *
If the application is being submitted by a lead entity for either established or developing joint working agreements, please state the ABNs of all participating organisations and outline the joint working structure.

Supporting evidence will be required at a later stage before any funding is awarded.

Response Type: Free Text
If the application is being submitted by a lead entity for either established or developing joint working agreements, please attach a document confirming the relationship between the participating organisations.

Attachments may include documents such as a joint letter of intent or memorandum of understanding.

Response Type: Upload
What is the Legal status of the organisation? *
If Other provide details.
Response Type: Free Text
Is the organisation registered for GST? *

Financial Viability and Governance

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4a.5 of the Application Help Guide.

If requested, could the organisation provide the following within seven days? *
Has the organisation been registered under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing Providers or PARS? *
Has the organisation been assessed by a third party under another Accreditation or Regulatory Framework and/or Quality System (for example ISO or JAS-ANZ)? *
If yes, please give details, including the year and type/level of accreditation or certification that was obtained.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach evidence of registration, accreditation or certification referred to in the previous question (if multiple accreditations or certifications are available, please attach the most recent).
Response Type: Upload
If the organisation has a formal Quality Management System in place that has not been assessed by a third party, please attach the Quality Management Plan or equivalent framework document.
Response Type: Upload
Is the organisation subject to any of the following?
If you have checked any of the above please provide details.
Response Type: Free Text

Permission to Share Information

During the asessment of this application, it may be necessary for some of the information to be shared with an external organisation for assessment and verification. For further guidance see Section 4a.6 of the Application Help Guide.

Does the organisation allow Family and Community Services to share information from this application with an external organisation for the purposes of assessment and verification, on a confidential basis? *

Prequalification for other organisations. Questionnaire

The Applicant must answer the following questions based on the prequalification type they are applying for

Secondary Contact (optional)

The person listed as a secondary contact for the organisation will be contacted about any issues related to this application if the primary contact is unavailable. For further information see Section 4a.1 of the Application Help Guide.

Name
Response Type: Free Text
Position
Response Type: Free Text
Telephone
Response Type: Free Text
Mobile
Response Type: Free Text
Business Email
Response Type: Free Text

Current Funding

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4b.2 of the Application Help Guide.

Does the organisation receive funding from any other FACS Program, Local Council, State Government Department or Australian Government Department? *
If yes, please provide details related to that funding, including type of funding, the name of the funding body, funding amount, funding period, and contact details of the contract manager.
Response Type: Free Text
In relation to any of the funding agreements referenced in this section, has the organisation ever received written notice of breach of the agreement from the funding agency?
If yes, please give details.
Response Type: Free Text

Eligibility Information

Organisations that are not currently funded under the SHS Program or NPAH/HAP Program must meet all criteria in this section to be eligible for the Prequalification Scheme. Responses will be verified through other information submitted in this application. For further guidance on this section, see Section 4b.3 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation not for profit? *
Does the organisation currently deliver services that have people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness as their principal target group? *
Please briefly describe these services. (To be eligible, organisations must deliver services in line with the Service Design Guidelines) *
Response Type: Free Text
Describe how long the organisation has been delivering these services for. If a range of services are delivered, please outline timescales for each service (to be eligible, organisations must have been delivering relevant services for two years or longer) *
Response Type: Free Text
Describe where the major base of operations for these services is situated (to be eligible, the major base of operations must be within NSW). *
Response Type: Free Text

Verification

Please provide details of 2 professional contacts from outside the organisation that are able to verify information given in this application about the organisation and the work it undertakes in relation to homelessness. The contacts must;

  • be made aware of your application and intention to name them as a contact;

  • respond on the documentation provided by FACS, within 1 week of the request;

  • have sufficient familiarity with your organisation and the content of the application to be able to provide informed comment;

  • not have been employed as a staff member or as a member of the management committee within the last six months;

  • not be an officer of FACS;

  • be available for comment for at least 4 weeks after the application closing date.

The contacts should be from the following types of agencies and work closely with your organisation:

  • a local consumer organisation;

  • a local service provider that itself is not applying for prequalification;

  • a government department; or

  • a local government organisation

For further guidance on this section see Section 4b.4 of the Application Help Guide.

Contact 1 - Name: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 1 - Position: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 1 - Telephone: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 1 - Mobile:
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 1 - Business Email: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 2 - Name: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 2 - Position: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 2 - Telephone: *
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 2 - Mobile:
Response Type: Free Text
Contact 2 - Business Email: *
Response Type: Free Text

Service Level Commitments

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4b.5 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation currently able to comply with the current Community Services Service Agreement (available in Scheme Documents)? *

service_agreement_1213.pdf

If no, will the organisation commit to comply with the terms of the Community Services Service Agreement if funded?
Does the organisation commit to delivering services within the SHS Service Delivery Framework if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of the framework) *

SHS Service Delivery Framework

Does the organisation commit to meeting the requirements of the SHS Quality Assurance System if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of these requirements) *

SHS Quality Assurance System

Does the organisation commit to meeting SHS streamlined access requirements if funded? (see SHS Practice Guidelines in the Scheme Documents for details of these requirements) *

Streamlined Access

Status of Organisation

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4b.6 of the Application Help Guide.

Is the organisation submitting the application: *
If the application is being submitted by a lead entity for either established or developing joint working agreements, please state the ABNs of all participating organisations and outline the joint working structure.

Supporting evidence will be required at a later stage before any funding is awarded.

Response Type: Free Text
If the application is being submitted by a lead entity for either established or developing joint working agreements, please attach a document confirming the relationship between the participating organisations.

Attachments may include documents such as a joint letter of intent or memorandum of understanding.

Response Type: Upload
What is the Legal status of the organisation? *
If Other provide details.
Response Type: Free Text
Is the organisation registered for GST? *

Financial Viability and Governance

For further guidance on this section, see Section 4b.7 of the Application Help Guide.

Please describe the organisation's key governance arrangements. *
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach the organisation's Strategic Plan *
Response Type: Upload
If a different document to the Strategic Plan, please attach the organisation's Business Plan.
Response Type: Upload
Please describe the organisation's approach to risk management. *
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach the organisation's Risk Management policy, including for Work Health and Safety risks. *
Response Type: Upload
Please describe the organisation's approach to financial management. *
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach the organisation's financial accounts for 2012-13 (an audited financial statement is preferred, otherwise please attach final management accounts or a financial report). *
Response Type: Upload
Please attach the organisation's audited annual financial accounts for 2011/12 (an audited financial statement is preferred, otherwise please attach final management accounts or a financial report). *
Response Type: Upload
Has the organisation been registered under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing Providers or PARS? *
Has the organisation been assessed by a third party under another Accreditation or Regulatory Framework and/or Quality System (for example ISO or JAS-ANZ)? *
If yes, please give details, including the year and type/level of accreditation or certification that was obtained.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach evidence of registration, accreditation or certification referred to in the previous question (if multiple accreditations or certifications are available, please attach the most recent).
Response Type: Upload
If the organisation has a formal Quality Management System in place that has not been assessed by a third party, please attach the Quality Management Plan or equivalent framework document.
Response Type: Upload
Is the organisation subject to any of the following?
If you have checked any of the above please provide details.
Response Type: Free Text

Insurance

Please attach a copy of all relevant insurance documents and note when each of them expires. List documents such as insurances to protect:

  • The organisation’s physical assets against loss and/or damage;

  • The organisation against legal liability risk for personal injury and/or property damage or other financial loss claims including, without limitation:

    • public liability; and

    • directors’ and officers’ liability; and

    • professional indemnity;

  • The organisation’s volunteers for personal injury risk arising during voluntary duties;

  • The organisation’s employees by maintaining all insurance required under the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

For further guidance, see Section 4b.8 of the Application Help Guide.

Please attach certificate of currency.
Response Type: Upload & Date
State the amount this insurance covers.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach certificate of currency.
Response Type: Upload & Date
State the amount this insurance covers.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach certificate of currency.
Response Type: Upload & Date
State the amount this insurance covers.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach certificate of currency.
Response Type: Upload & Date
State the amount this insurance covers.
Response Type: Free Text
Please attach certificate of currency.
Response Type: Upload & Date
State the amount this insurance covers.
Response Type: Free Text

Permission to Share Information

During the asessment of this application, it may be necessary for some of the information to be shared with an external organisation for assessment and verification. For further guidance on this section see Section 4a.6 of the Application Help Guide.

Does the organisation allow Family and Community Services to share information from this application with an external organisation for the purposes of assessment and verification, on a confidential basis? *

Amendment History

  1. 25-Sep-2013 5:18pm

    Information Session - Webinar

    A link to a pre-recorded webinar will be made available in the 'vendor instruction' section of the scheme details from 2pm Wednesday, 2 October 2013. The link will remain live until the prequalification scheme closes on 18 October 2013.

    This information session will provide:

    - an overview of the GHSH procurement approach

    - respond to key themes identified through frequently asked questions

    - further information regarding support for small and Aboriginal organisations for the prequalification and tender stage.

    If you  have any additional questions that you would like covered in the webinar, please email these in advance and no later than COB Friday 27 September 2013 to ghsh@facs.nsw.gov.au

  2. 27-Sep-2013 8:43am

    A new factsheet has been added to the scheme documentation. This covers Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the prequalification scheme and responds to enquiries received since the scheme opened on 23 September. The factsheet contains clarification on eligibility, geographic coverage and general queries.

  3. 30-Sep-2013 4:22pm

    New documents have been added to the scheme documentation for the Going Home Staying Home prequalification scheme. The fact sheet refers to the procurement support available to small (5 or less FTE employees) and Aboriginal organisations. The remaining documents provide information on the Consultants who provide Support and a Support Request Form.

  4. 1-Oct-2013 3:10pm

  5. 2-Oct-2013 2:14pm

    Information Session -Webinar

    A link to a pre-recorded webinar SHS Prequalification Scheme information session is now available. The link will remain live until the prequalification scheme closes on 18 December 2013.

    This information session will provide:

    - an overview of the GHSH procurement aproach

    - responses to key themes identified through frequently asked questions

    - information regarding support for small and Aboriginal organisations for the prequalification stage.

     

  6. 2-Oct-2013 4:09pm

    A new Fact Sheet has been added to the Scheme documentation. This covers Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the Prequalification Scheme. The Fact Sheet contains clarification on multiple applications and withdrawing existing applications.

  7. 4-Oct-2013 4:30pm

    A new factsheet has been added to the scheme documentation. This covers Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the prequalification scheme and responds to further enquiries received since the scheme opened on 23 September. The factsheet contains clarification on funding implications, joint working agreements and the relationship between the prequalification stage and the tender stage.

  8. 15-Oct-2013 4:11pm

    A new Fact Sheet has added to the scheme documentation.

    The Fact Sheet clarifies the timing of closure of the scheme and advises providers to ensure applications are submitted early to avoid any last minute difficulties as no further extension is possible. It also covers frequently asked questions in relation to the prequalification scheme.

  9. 16-Oct-2013 4:26pm

    An amendment has been uploaded onto the system as a zip file named Fact Sheet 6 and Fact Sheet 7. It clarifies information provided in Fact Sheet 6 and gives advice about saving information on the application form. 

  10. 18-Nov-2013 12:59pm

    Dear Service Provider,

     

    Please be advised that the outcomes for the Going Home Staying Home Prequalification Scheme have not yet been announced and tenders have not opened.

     

    Further advice regarding timeframes will be provided shortly.

  11. 18-Nov-2013 4:42pm

    Dear Service Provider,

     

    Please be advised information regarding the outcomes for the Going Home Staying Home Prequalification Scheme will be issued on 20 November 2013.  However, due to system constraints it may be up to 48 hours before you receive your notification.

    Tenders will now be released on 2 December 2013 and will close on 20 January 2014.  Further details about the tender process will follow.

  12. 21-Nov-2013 4:46pm

    Dear Service Provider,

     

    We recently advised of a change in tender dates for SHS services.  After careful consideration of the many requests from the sector and peak organisations to open tenders as early as possible, the tenders will now open by close of business Wednesday, 27 November 2013 and the tender closing date has also been extended to Tuesday 28 January 2014.

     

    Further details about the tender process will follow as tenders open.  The Department of Family and Community Services acknowledges the hard work of the specialist homelessness services and apologises for any inconvenience caused by these changes.

  13. 25-Nov-2013 7:54am

    Dear Service Provider,

     

    Thank you for your participation in the SHS Prequalification Scheme process.  All providers have now been advised of application outcome. 

     

    Attached is a list of providers who have been accepted onto the SHS Prequalification Scheme.  Please note the list is at the legal entity name level.  Where organisations have applied as part of a consortia/joint working arrangement it is only the lead entity that is shown on the list.  Where the lead entity has applied multiple times, the organisation is recorded once on the list. The organisation name is displayed as it is recorded on the ABN register.

    A set of frequently asked questions in relation to application results is also attached.

  14. 27-Nov-2013 10:14am

    All,

    As you know the SHS program tenders are opening today.  The process has commenced and is proceeding in a staged way.  As you would understand there is a high volume of documentation for the system to send out, so please be aware that due to these system constraints it could be some time before all invitations are received by providers.   

     

    If you have any concerns in the meantime, please contact the GHSH reform line on 8753 9215.

  15. 28-Nov-2013 10:37am

    Addtional tender documentation relating the the SHS Program tenders have been published. The following documents have been published.

    1.  Draft Funding Deed

    2. Draft Program Level Agreement

    3.  Practice Guidelines Version 2

    4. Schedule of District Information Sessions

     

  16. 3-Dec-2013 9:41am

    A factsheet of frequently asked questions has been uploaded to the tender documentation responding to questions that have been raised since tenders opened on 27 November 2013.

    This fact sheet will continue to be updated through out the tender period and you will be advised via email (like this one) when additional updates have been made.

  17. 4-Dec-2013 12:01pm

    Dear providers,

     

    There are two information sessions scheduled for the Hunter New England District due to the geographic size of the Hunter New England District and the number of service packages issued for tender in the District. Each information session will cover specific service packages. This information has also been updated in the District Information Schedule on eTenders.  Please review this list and attend the session that is covering the service package(s) you have been invited to tender for. This information has also been updated in the District Information Schedule on eTenders.

     

    Session 1

     

    Friday, 6 December – HUNTER

    Monte Pio - Hunter Valley,  Corner New England Highway and Dwyer Streets, Maitland.

    10.00am – 3.00pm, with registration from 9.30am.

    This session will cover the following:  RFX 1468 thru 1488 (refer schedule for more detail)

     

     Session 2

     

    Monday, 9 December – NEW ENGLAND

    West Tamworth Leagues, Phillip Street West Tamworth.

    10.00am – 3.00pm, with registration from 9.30am.

    This session will cover the following: RFX 1489 thru 1499 (refer schedule for more detail)

     

  18. 5-Dec-2013 8:41am

    Dear providers,

    New information has been published relating to the SHS Program tenders. 

    The following documents have been published:

    ·     Summary of SHS services being procured – by District

        This has been uploaded as a 'zip' folder containing 15 District Summary documents

    ·     Tender Factsheet – Issue 2

  19. 6-Dec-2013 10:26am

    Dear Providers,

    A Questions and Answer (Q&A) sheet has been posted on the eTenders website.  This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Factsheet was issued on 5 December.

  20. 12-Dec-2013 4:34pm

    Dear providers,

     

    An updated Q&A has been published on eTenders.  This has been updated with questions and responses with a focus on property and joint working agreements.  Please note that all Q&A's for the tender period are now included in the one document.

     

    Alert to all small and Aboriginal providers seeking Tender support.  Please make your requests for support as soon as possible to ensure that the consultants have sufficient time to allocated staff to assist you in your tender responses.

  21. 16-Dec-2013 1:58pm

    The PowerPoint presentations that were presented at the District Tender Information Sessions are now available on the eTenders website.

  22. 17-Dec-2013 4:04pm

    Dear Providers,

     

    A number of updates have been provided on eTenders:

     

    ·     An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website. This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which was issued on 13 December.

     

    ·     A new Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website reflecting the questions raised at the South Western Sydney Tender Information Session on Thursday 5 December. This document has been included in a zipped file named 'Tender Information Session Material'.  The zip file will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As, as they become available.

     

  23. 20-Dec-2013 10:20am

    A number of updates have been provided on eTendering:

    An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTendering website. This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which was issued on 17 December.

    A new Q&A has been posted on the eTendering website reflecting the questions raised at the Hunter New England and Northern NSW Tender Information Sessions on Friday 6 December and Monday 9 December. This document has been included in the Tender Information session material link. This link will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As as they become available.

  24. 23-Dec-2013 3:19pm

    Dear Providers,

    A number of updates have been provided on eTenders:

    An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website. This incorporates frequently answered questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which was issued on 20 December.

    A new Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website reflecting the questions raised at the Sydney and Western Sydney Information Sessions held on Tuesday 10 December and Far West Information ession held on Wednesday 11 December. This document has been included in the Tender Information session material link. This link will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As as they become available.

  25. 24-Dec-2013 10:37am

    Dear Providers

    A number of updates have been provided on eTenders:

    An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website. This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which wa published on 23 December.

    A new Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website reflecting the questions raised at the South Eastern Sydney and Murrumbidgee Information Sessions held on Wednesday 11 December and Central Coast and Illawarra Shoalhaven Informations Sessions held on Thursday 12 December. These documents have been included in the Tender Information session material link. This link will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As as they become available.

  26. 24-Dec-2013 11:58am

    Dear Providers,

    A number of updates have been provided on eTenders:

    An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website. This incorporates frquently asked questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which was issued at 10.30 am 24 Decmeber.

    A new Q&A has been posted on the eTenders website reflecting the questions raised at the Western NSW and Mid North Coast Information Sessions held on Tuesday 10 December and Nepean Blue Mountains and Southern NSW Information Sessions held on Thursday 12 December. These documents have been included in the Tender Information session material link. This link will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As as they become available.

  27. 6-Jan-2014 4:13pm

    In response to feedback from the sector, the following changes have been made to the Going Home Staying Home Select Tender Help Guide and Applictions Form. These are currently being up-loaded to each tender package with the changes highlighted in red.

    The main changes are outlined in a Question and Answer Sheet dated 6 January 2014 that has been published today. These changes include:

    - Relaxation of the current word limits within the Application Form;

    - Extending the application close timeframe;

    - Relaxation of case mix requirements;

    - Further clarification regarding how to record in-kind contributions within the tender Application Form;

    - Further clarification regarding how to deal with brokerage in the tender Application Form;  and

    - Reducing the level of detail required in MOUs being submitted with tender applications.

    In addition, guidance has been published regarding SHS responses to clients experiencing domestic and family violence in Fact Sheet 6 January 2014.

    Please read the updated documents carefully to ensure you understand these changes.

  28. 8-Jan-2014 3:26pm

    Dear Providers,

    A number of updates have been provided on eTenders:

    - An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTendering website. This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A/Factsheet which was issued on 6 January.

    - A new Q&A has been posted on the eTendering website reflecting the questions raised at the Northern Sydney Information Session held on Thursday 12 December. This document has been included in the Tender Information sessions material link. This link will continue to be updated with each of the information session Q&As as they become available.

  29. 17-Jan-2014 4:11pm

    Dear Providers

    A number of updates have been provided on the eTendering website:

    - An updated Tender Q&A has been posted on the eTendering website. This incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A Sheet which was issued on 8 January 2014.

    - Summary of SHS Services has been updated.

    - A Procurement Support Fact Sheet has been provided for small and Aboriginal organisations, along with the Procurement Support Request Form.

  30. 28-Jan-2014 3:24pm

    Applicants invited to the tender stage of the GHSH procurement process for SHS program funding are reminded that there is just under two weeks left before the tender closes.

    The tender will close at 2pm on 7 February 2014.

    A video link guide is available as a checking tool to completing the application form. The link to the video is provided in the answer to Question 10 in the Q&A 28 January 2014 Sheet.

    Applicants are also advised to submit their applications early (the day before) to avoid any difficulties that could occur with loading applications and needing last minute technical support.

    You are reminded to make sure that once you have uploaded your documents and pressed

  31. 3-Feb-2014 3:11pm

    Dear Applicant,

    A reminder, there is just over 3 days before the tender closes. The tender will close at 2pm on Friday 7 February 2014.

    Applicants are advised to submit their applications early (the day before) to avoid any difficulties that could occur with loading applications and needing last minute technical support.

    Techincal support is available from the NSW Procurement Client Support Centre.

    Phone: 1800 679 289 (International +64 2 9372 8333)

    Email:

  32. 3-Feb-2014 3:22pm

    Dear Provider

    An updated FAQ has been published on eTenders.

    An addendum has also been uploaded onto the system, relating to 19.1 'Validity Period' in the FACS Conditions of Tendering. The Validity Period relates to the period of time allowed to complete the tender approval process (after the tender has closed on the 7th February) which has been extended from 90 days to 6 months. This brings the validity period in line with NSW procurement standards for tenders of this size.

  33. 4-Feb-2014 2:59pm

    Dear Providers

    An update has been provided on the eTendering website. This update relates to the Tender Q&A Sheet and incorporates frequently asked questions since the last Q&A Sheet which was issued on 3 February 2014.

    A reminder, there is just 4 days before the tender closes. The tender closes at 2pm on Friday 7 February 2014.

    Applicants are advised to submit their applications early (the day before) to avoid any difficulties that could occur with loading applications and needing last minute technical support.

    Technical support is avialable form the NSW Procurement Client Support Centre

    Phone: 1800679289 (International +64 2 9372 8333)

    Email:

  34. 10-Feb-2014 12:03pm

    Dear Provider

    This notification is to thank all participants on the GHSH prequalification scheme for their recent submissions to the tenders which closed on Friday 7 February.

    As part of the process, it had been intended to publish a list of which organisations had been invited to each of the tenders, with their consent. Unfortunately, it was not straightforward to obtain an authoritative record of consent from organisations, to enable publication of this material. Accordingly, as this was unable to be finalised in a timeframe that would have been beneficial to applicants, we are not able to deliver this information.

    The process has now commenced of assessing the tenders received. We will issue futher communications when assessment and decision making processes have been finalised, this is not anticipated until May.

  35. 20-Mar-2014 9:03am

    The Inner City Sydney Funding and Service Plan describes the Going Home Staying Home Reform homelessness services to be tendered within the City of Sydney Local Government Area, the outcomes from inner city consultation processes, long term planning and reform, service design principles, past reform and innovation, and procurement approach.

    The Plan has been developed in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders including Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) in the inner city of Sydney, peak bodies involved in homelessness, the City of Sydney Council, and other NSW Government agencies.

  36. 21-Mar-2014 3:31pm

    Dear Providers

    New Information has been published relating to the SHS Program Tenders. The following document has been published.

    Inner City Sydney Overview

    The Inner City Sydney Overview document has been added to the Summary of SHS Services zip folder under documents in Scheme - SCM0147

  37. 28-Jun-2018 11:08am

    The Scheme has been extended for a further year to 30 June 2021

  38. 11-Jun-2021 10:58am

    Scheme has been extended to 30 June 2024.

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