Portfolio Services Panel Arrangement

🏢 Tender Overview The NSW Department of Education is seeking to establish a Portfolio Services Panel Arrangement (DOE07742/25) to support ICT-related work orders for funded projects within its Information Technology Directorate. This Request for Tender (RFT) aims to build a panel of qualified suppliers to deliver specialized technology services. 🛠 Key Requirements & Scope Successful bidders will be required to provide services across several ICT domains, including: Cloud products and support Data and analytics Data privacy and security Machine learning and AI Solution design and development Mandatory Qualifications: Membership in the ICT Services Scheme (SCM0020) is required. Compliance with social procurement policies, including the Aboriginal Procurement Policy, Shorter Payment Terms Policy, and SME Policy, with mandatory quarterly reporting for successful applicants. 📅 Important Dates Publish Date: 05-Jun-2026 Close Date: 30-Jun-2026, 3:00 PM Estimated Decision Date: 31-Jul-2026 Contract Term: Initial 3-year term with two 2-year extension options. 🎯 Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on capability, experience, sustainability, pricing, compliance, and social outcomes. Interested parties must submit all required returnable schedules, including non-price envelopes and pricing documentation, via the NSW Tenders portal. 🔍 Keywords ICT Services, NSW Department of Education, SCM0020, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, Government Procurement, IT Panel, Professional Services.