PROVISION ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL (AASP)

### 🐾 Tender Overview: Provision of Animal Attendants and Support Personnel (AASP) The **Department of Home Affairs**, on behalf of the **Australian Border Force (ABF)**, is seeking professional services for the provision of Animal Attendants and Support Personnel (AASP). This tender aims to secure a supplier to support the health, welfare, and operational maintenance of detector dog programs. ### 📋 Scope of Work & Requirements Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Animal Welfare:** Maintaining the health and welfare of detector dogs. * **Facility Maintenance:** Upkeep of kennels, yards, and associated breeding, development, and training equipment. * **Support Services:** Providing administrative support and driving services, specifically at the Victorian facility. * **Personnel Management:** Supplying a mix of full-time and casual non-ABF personnel. ### 📍 Location & Logistics * **Service Areas:** NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, and NT. * **Delivery Timeline:** Services are expected to commence in October 2026. * **Briefing:** A non-mandatory supplier briefing will be held via Microsoft Teams one week after the release date. ### 🔑 Key Keywords Animal welfare, detector dog training, kennel management, administrative support, logistics, Australian Border Force, government procurement, livestock services, AASP.