Child Sexual Abuse Recidivism Reduction Pilot Service
Location: Canberra
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Opened: Mar 06, 2026
Closing: May 29, 2026
Community and social services
### ๐ก๏ธ Tender Overview
The Attorney-General's Department is seeking proposals for the **Child Sexual Abuse Recidivism Reduction Pilot Service**. This initiative is a key component of the *National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030* and the *First Commonwealth Action Plan (Measure 14)*. The project aims to protect children by implementing a community-based pilot service focused on offenders transitioning from prison back into the community.
### ๐ฏ Scope and Objectives
The primary goal is to reduce recidivism through a model based on **Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA)** and similar post-custodial reintegration programs. Key deliverables include:
* Promoting offender accountability.
* Increasing successful community reintegration.
* Preventing further harm to children.
### ๐ Requirements for Bidders
* **Legal Status:** Must be a valid legal entity at the time of closing.
* **Financial Health:** Must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or in liquidation.
* **Compliance:** Must provide valid Statements of Tax Record for the entity and relevant first-tier subcontractors (for contracts over $4 million).
* **Documentation:** Submission must include a signed Tendererโs Deed and all required tax documentation.
### ๐ Location and Timeline
* **Coverage:** National (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS).
* **Contract Duration:** Expected commencement in September 2026, concluding in Q1/Q2 2029, with potential extension options.
### ๐ Keywords
Child Sexual Abuse, Recidivism Reduction, Community Reintegration, CoSA, Offender Prevention, Attorney-General's Department, Social Services, Public Safety.