Sixth Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage

### 🚨 Victorian Government Tender Alert: Sixth Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage (PAD) The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is issuing a Request for Tender (RFT) for the **Sixth Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage (PAD) initiative**, identified as Tender Number **24/25-077**. 🎯 **Project Focus & Scope:** This tender seeks proposals for establishing a new PAD, which is a form of social impact investing. The primary goal is to partner with service providers and investors to improve social outcomes for a specific, disadvantaged cohort: **young people requiring alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment with multiple and complex needs**. 📋 **Key Requirements & Compliance:** Bidders must thoroughly review all associated tender documents, including the Request for Proposal, Invitation to Supply, and the Bidder Checklist. Strict adherence to policies such as the **Local Jobs First Policy** and **Fair Jobs Code requirements** is mandatory. ⚠️ **Supplier Security Alert:** Note that the Victorian Government has issued an active **supplier phishing alert**. Bidders must exercise caution regarding personalized emails attempting to extract sensitive information, potentially related to business email compromise or invoice fraud. **Issuing Body:** Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) **Location:** Victoria **Category:** Community and social services / Social Impact Investing **Keywords:** Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage, PAD, Social Impact Bonds, SIBs, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment, AOD, Complex Needs, Social Services, Outcome-Based Funding, RFT, DTF.