Northland Youth Respite and Day Programme Service

🏥 Tender Overview Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) is seeking proposals for the Northland Youth Respite and Day Programme Service. This initiative aims to provide innovative, kaupapa Māori-based support for rangatahi (young people) experiencing mental distress in the Te Tai Tokerau region. The contract term is scheduled from August 2026 to July 2029. 🎯 Scope and Objectives The primary goal is to enhance the mental health, wellbeing, and functional independence of youth. Key objectives include: Stabilization: Providing a safe environment for rangatahi during periods of mental health distress. Whānau Support: Reducing the burden on families supporting young people in crisis. Prevention: Avoiding the need for intensive interventions and preventing admissions to inpatient mental health services, particularly adult wards. 📋 Requirements for Bidders This opportunity is open to suitably qualified service providers and Hauora Māori partners. Bidders should demonstrate a strong commitment to kaupapa Māori models of care and the ability to deliver effective, community-based mental health services. 📅 Key Information Tender Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Location: Northland, New Zealand Category: Healthcare Services (85000000) Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026 This tender is a critical opportunity for organizations specialized in youth mental health to contribute to regional health outcomes in Northland. Interested parties should ensure their proposals align with the specified cultural and clinical requirements.