Primary Dispute Resolution Services

### ⚖️ Tender Overview The Federal Court of Australia (FCA) is seeking proposals for **Primary Dispute Resolution Services** to support family law matters within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). The objective is to secure a provider—ideally a single national entity—capable of delivering services for both property and parenting proceedings across all family law registry locations, including rural and regional areas supported by the FCFCOA’s circuit work. ### 📋 Key Requirements & Qualifications * **Organizational Status:** Bidders must be community-based organizations. * **Service Delivery:** Must demonstrate the capability to provide services nationally, both electronically and in-person. * **Accreditation:** Mediators must be accredited **Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners** and hold qualifications as lawyers or barristers. * **Compliance:** Mandatory submission of a Valid and Satisfactory Statement of Tax Record (STR) for the supplier and any subcontractors exceeding $4 million in value. ### 📅 Contract Details * **Term:** Initial three-year term (1 August 2026 – 31 July 2029), with two 12-month extension options. * **Scope:** Dispute resolution for family law, property, and parenting proceedings. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, FCFCOA, Legal Services, Community-Based Organization, Federal Court of Australia, Parenting Proceedings, Property Proceedings, FDRP.