For the provision of specialist legal services for small businesses

### ⚖️ Tender Overview: Specialist Legal Services for Small Businesses The **Department of the Treasury** is seeking to establish a **Standing Offer Arrangement (SoA)** for the provision of specialist legal advice tailored to small businesses. This procurement aims to support eligible, unrepresented small business clients referred by the **Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)** during dispute resolution processes, as well as matters referred by other Commonwealth Government entities. ### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope - **Legal Expertise:** Providers must be admitted to practice law in Australia and hold a current, valid practising certificate. - **Insurance:** Successful suppliers must maintain professional indemnity and public liability insurance as specified in the draft Deed of Standing Offer (DoSO). - **Service Delivery:** The arrangement covers a four-year term from 7 August 2026 to 6 August 2030. ### 📍 Location & Eligibility This is a multi-agency access tender available across all Australian states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS). Interested legal practitioners and firms must demonstrate compliance with strict professional standards and insurance requirements to be considered. ### 🔍 Search Keywords #LegalServices #SmallBusinessSupport #ASBFEO #GovernmentTender #StandingOffer #DisputeResolution #Treasury #LegalConsulting #ProcurementAustralia