Tender Details
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from interested applicants wanting to join the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program (RCGP).
The purpose of the EOI is to ensure ongoing music education support on the Mid North Coast and to allow potential music providers across the region to apply for this opportunity.
The RCGP offers a wide range of music education, training, performance and engagement opportunities for schools, students, teachers and community members in regional, rural and remote areas by catering for learners, performers and audiences of all ages, interests and abilities.
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This tender opportunity is not expected to lead to the award of a contract, or the award details will be advertised elsewhere. Please telephone or email the contact officer for details
Additional Details / Instructions
The RCGP EOI Application Form is available below from 4 December 2018 and applications will close on 21 December 2018 at 10:00 am.
Applicants MUST download, complete and submit a Regional Conservatorium Grants Program EOI Application Form.
Regional Conservatorium Grants Program EOI Application Forms can be accessed from the 'Download a softcopy - free' link below.
All applicants should refer to the criteria set out in the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program Guidelines.
For further information and a copy of the guidelines, please visit the website: https://conservatoriums.schools.nsw.gov.au/programs/regional-conservatorium-grants-program-/guidelines.html
Please note, on successful admission into the program, organisations will be required to work towards becoming a member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums. For further information, please visit the website http://www.regionalconsnsw.org.au
Definition of a NSW Regional Conservatorium
An organisation that is approved by the Minister for Education to receive funding, and to support the NSW Department of Education to implement the objectives of the RCGP.
A Regional Conservatorium’s primary purpose is to provide music education and training for its community and have public schools and public school students as a majority component of their client base.
There are currently three steps in the process for new admissions to the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program.
- Application process (EOI) covering the Mandatory Eligibility Criteria.
- Application assessment and vetting of the physical site (if approved by the peer panel to proceed to the next step).
- Approval from the Minister to recognise the organisation as eligible to apply for the program in March 2019.
Note: This EOI is not an application for a Grant and is not an Open Tender. It does not guarantee entry into the program.
Address for Lodgement
EOI applications opened via NSW eTendering on 4 December 2018 and will close on 21 December 2018 at 10:00 am.
Applicants MUST complete and submit a Regional Conservatorium Grants Program EOI Application Form.
Regional Conservatorium Grants Program EOI Application Forms can be accessed from the 'Download a softcopy - free' link below.
Conditions for Participation
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
Governance:
- Legally incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit, non-government association or company
- Located beyond a 60 km radius of City of Sydney area
- As a minimum, provide programs for:
- public and non-government schools and students
- instrumental and vocal tuition
- tuition in composition and music theory
- ensembles programs
- professional development for musicians and teachers of music
- public concerts for local community audiences by local performers
- concerts and workshops by professional musicians
- participates in community cultural development (for example festivals, community events, local arts forums).
- Have a management committee or board with appropriate skills, knowledge and expertise.
- Provide a three-year strategic plan and an annual business plan.
Finance:
- Provide at least two years of audited annual financial statements.
- Be financially viable and have sources of funding in addition to the Program grant, so that its operation is sustainable and operates with a minimum Reserves Ratio of 30%.
- Be committed to maximising revenue through actively marketing ticketed events, music education programs and services, other grants and sponsorship opportunities within the local and regional community.
Music activities:
- Experienced in productive relationships with public schools and school-aged students, including existing individual and ensemble instrumental music and vocal tuition.
- A willingness to work with local and state offices of the Department of Education on improving music education in regional areas.
- Experience in offering early childhood music programs.
- Ability to respond to the diverse music education and training needs of the community, taking account of other local providers of music education.
- Capacity to provide a range of music tuition classes, courses, programs and support services, based on past performance in providing quality music education, training and services.
- Commitment and ability to increase the range of music education opportunities for people within equity target groups (Aboriginal, non-English speaking background, disability, isolated and remote).
- Capacity to provide gifted and talented music students with access to advanced and continuing music education in their chosen fields.
Management:
- Efficient and effective management systems and procedures.
- High-quality recordkeeping systems or the capacity to implement such systems within six months of approval.
- Commitment to meeting or exceeding negotiated targets based on Key Performance Measures.
- Formal staffing, employment and salary policies, procedures and structures.
- Demonstrated working relationships with other regional conservatoriums.
- Membership or work towards membership of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums.
- Appropriate marketing and communications strategy, including a website that is user-friendly and includes information about the conservatorium.
- A record of compliance with all legislative requirements, particularly in relation to child protection and work, health and safety.
- The capacity to supply the Department of Education with accurate data and information regarding the operations and achievements, as required.
Premises:
- Operate in NSW and have physical premises in a building with access to spaces suitable for administration and the delivery of instrumental music and vocal tuition, music education and performances. The main premises must be appropriate for the activities expected of a regional conservatorium and identifiable by the community as their conservatorium.
Estimated Timeframe for Delivery
Minister’s approval will be sought regarding the successful applicant, and the organisation will be invited to lodge a full proposal in March 2019, if endorsed.