Deliver the National Justice Reinvestment Unit
Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
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Opened: Mar 10, 2026
Closing: Apr 23, 2026
Community and social services
### ⚖️ Tender Overview
The Attorney-General's Department is seeking a service provider to deliver the **National Justice Reinvestment Unit (NJRU)**. This initiative aims to support and build capability for up to 30 Commonwealth-funded justice reinvestment projects across Australia. The project focuses on enhancing data collection, evidence-based reporting, and advocacy for justice reinvestment strategies.
### 🎯 Key Objectives & Scope
* **Capability Building:** Support up to 30 Commonwealth-funded justice reinvestment initiatives through stakeholder engagement.
* **Data & Evidence:** Collaborate with government agencies to improve data collection and impact assessment reporting.
* **Advocacy:** Promote and enhance the profile of justice reinvestment within the Australian legal and social systems.
### 📋 Requirements & Eligibility
* **Entity Status:** Tenderers must be a single legal entity or a single lead entity for consortia.
* **Specific Criteria:** Tenderers must be an **Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation** in accordance with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
* **Compliance:** Must hold all Valid and Satisfactory Statements of Tax Record.
### 📅 Important Details
* **Contract Duration:** Initial 3-year term with up to 2 years of extension options.
* **Industry Briefing:** Scheduled for Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
* **Submission Deadline:** 23 April 2026, 4:00 pm (ACT Local Time).
**Keywords:** Justice Reinvestment, Social Services, Community Development, Attorney-General's Department, Indigenous Services, Policy Advocacy, Data Collection, Government Procurement.