Youth Bail Support Services

### 📋 Tender Overview The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) in Tasmania is seeking proposals for **Youth Bail Support Services** (Tender ID: DECYP 2344). This procurement aims to establish a service model to support children and young people on bail across the state. ### 🎯 Scope and Objectives The successful provider(s) will deliver comprehensive support services, including: * **Court Support:** Attendance at court proceedings. * **Needs Assessment:** Identifying underlying drivers of offending and wellbeing requirements. * **Empowerment:** Engaging with families to build skills and confidence to reduce re-offending. * **Service Coordination:** Referring youth to appropriate service providers and collaborating across the Youth Justice continuum. **Key Outcomes:** * Diverting youth from the Youth Justice System. * Addressing root causes of offending behavior through holistic wellbeing support. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Opening Date:** 09/05/2026 * **Pre-tender Consultation:** 14/05/2026 (Registration required by 13/05/2026) * **Closing Date:** 03/06/2026 at 02:00 PM ### 💡 Important Information * **Procurement Method:** Standing Offer / Panel arrangement. * **Contract Period:** 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028 (with extension options). * **Compliance:** This is a covered procurement subject to multiple international Free Trade Agreements. * **Submission:** Electronic lodgment is required. This opportunity is ideal for organizations specializing in **youth justice, social work, community services, and healthcare support**. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-tender session to clarify requirements and panel expectations.