Department of Education / Catalyst Lab Innovation Program - Scheme - DoE1447552550

Notification Update (1/10/2018): Please note, the Application Form can only be accessed for completion via Section '3.3.1 Application Form' - 'References' in the DoE Ariba event. All Application Forms must be downloaded and submitted via DoE Ariba. For further instructions please see below. 

The NSW Department of Education of 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150 (the department) is establishing the Catalyst Lab Innovation Program – Prequalification Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme will consist of prequalified service providers with the aim to streamline the process of procuring innovation advisory and implementation services required to deliver the program.

In June 2018 the department trialled the Program through a pilot focusing on harnessing innovative ideas from one operational directorate. Following a successful pilot process, the department intends to expand the Program in 2019.

The aim of the Scheme is to assist the department in the design and delivery of innovation programs that support the identification and development of solutions to education challenges that can be supported and scaled more broadly across the system.

Key objectives of the Scheme include:

• Create a qualified list of providers with track record in innovation services that the department can access; and
• Create opportunities for a range of suitable providers in the market to work with the department and contribute to the delivery of the Program.

 The Scheme will be open for providers to prequalify under the following categories: 

1. Innovation program design and implementation

An innovation program is designed to support the identification of innovative ideas that can be developed, tested and potentially scaled across the department.

Suppliers may be requested to design, implement and/or support an innovation program or specific components of it, for instance workshops, boot camps, design sprints, incubators, accelerators, mentoring and support services or specific one-off tailored solutions. 

2. Training and capabilities development services in the area of innovation

The department is committed to the continuous professional development of its employees. One of the objectives of the Program is to build skills and capabilities and to enhance the department’s internal capacity in the area of innovation. Delivery methods of training and capabilities development services can include face to face workshops (including in regional NSW), online webinars, videos, video conferencing, etc., through existing or newly created channels.

• Contract Award Notices:
  • DoE1702863594  Heaton Communications Pty Ltd

The Expression of Interest for pre-qualification opened on 15 October 2018. The submission period is expected to close on 16 November 2018.

Please note, the Application Form (word document) can be accessed/ downloaded from Section '3.3.1 Application Form' - 'References' in the DoE Ariba event. All Application Forms must be downloaded and submitted via DoE Ariba. For further instructions please see below.

The Scheme will commence in January 2019 and is expected to run until July 2021. It is expected that up to 30 suppliers will be qualified under this Scheme. Modifications to the scheme may be made at the department’s discretion and prequalified suppliers will be notified of changes by email.

The Department seeks information on the Applicant to meet the following criteria:

• Organisational capability
• Organisational experience
• Understanding the requirements
• Price

Once Applicants are admitted to the Scheme, they may be engaged by the department to perform work in their prequalified categories under a Standard Form Agreement – Terms and Conditions. Please note, prequalification is not a guarantee of work.

The department will notify all Applicants of its decision via email.

Instructions to register interest in prequalification

The Department of Education is currently using a tool for sourcing activities, DoE Ariba. Suppliers wishing to participate in the prequalification process MUST register in this tool.

Please follow the instructions below to register a DoE Ariba account for your organisation or to update your existing account details.

Instructions in registering on DoE Ariba (Online Application)

1. Ensure your organisation is registered on DoE Ariba

Use the following link to register your organisation on the DoE Ariba portal: http://dec.supplier.ariba.com . If you are already registered on the DoE Ariba portal, please continue to sign in and update your company details. 

The department’s process for organisations registering and using DoE Ariba for this application is described in the pdf guide at the following link: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/supplying-to-us/media/documents/doe_supplier_engagement-overview.pdf.

A video guide is also available: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/euf8crxo2f1dmeo/Register%20New%20Supplier%20Account.mp4?dl=0

2. Once you have successfully registered or updated your existing account details on the DoE Ariba portal please email pstenders@det.nsw.edu.au

International Procurement Agreements

The following free trade agreements applying to this procurement activity:

• Australia – United States Free Trade Agreement (2005)
• Australia – Chile Free Trade Agreement (2009)
• Korea – Australia Free Trade Agreement (2014)
• Japan – Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (2015)
• Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (2016)
• Singapore – Australia Free Trade Agreement (as amended in 2017). 

Any queries, please email pstenders@det.nsw.edu.au