Tenders

As part of the MPHN commissioning role, Tenders, or Requests for Proposals, or Expression of Interest documents will be released periodically for the delivery of primary health care programs or services.

Details for each tender, including instructions and method of lodgement, can be accessed through MPHN’s TenderLink e-Procurement portal. If you register with our e-Procurement portal you will automatically be notified whenever a relevant tender opportunity is released by MPHN

  • Requests for funding for service delivery that occurs outside of MPHN’s formal commissioning approach to market can be submitted as an unsolicited proposal.

    MPHN understands that local providers view the primary health sector from a unique perspective that enables them to identify emerging service needs from time to time. MPHN seeks to develop the local market by supporting providers to design innovative services that meet these emerging needs. 

    ‘Unsolicited proposals’ is a process that enables providers to trial innovative initiatives to deliver effective health outcomes for the community, outside of a formal approach to market. The process also ensures proposals are considered for funding in a fair and transparent manner and that outcomes are linked to priority needs of the region. 

    MPHN’s response to unsolicited proposals will be in line with our commissioning principles outlined in our Commissioning Framework consistent our organisational vision, values and strategic goals, along with our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. For a proposal to be considered it must align with the needs identified in our Needs Assessment and propose innovative value for money solutions. 

    An unsolicited proposal should show innovation and their unique placement to deliver the activity and achieve outcomes, justifying MPHN’s departure from a competitive tender processes.  If a proposal can readily be delivered by competitors then it will not be sufficient to be considered as an unsolicited proposal.

    All unsolicited proposals will be assessed against an agreed assessment criteria and in accordance with the defined procedure. Any allocations will depend on availability of funding in the financial year, commissioning priorities and available capacity. All funding provided is dependent on continued funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

    If you are seeking funding for a service that delivers effective health outcomes for the community, you can apply for an unsolicited proposal here.

    Before applying, we encourage you to read the Unsolicited Proposal Fact Sheet for further information about the application and evaluation process.

    If you have any enquiries about the Unsolicited Proposals Fact Sheet, please contact Donna Jeffery, MPHN Procurement Lead, on 02 6923 3125 or donna.jeffery@mphn.org.au.

Current tenders

Murrumbidgee Psychosocial Grants 2025-26 now open

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is now accepting expressions of interest for our 2025–26 Murrumbidgee Psychosocial Grants.

We're offering grants of up to $200,000 to support sustainable, non-clinical programs that help people living with severe mental illness:

✅ Strengthen independence
✅ Achieve personal recovery goals
✅ Build social skills and connections
✅ Reduce the need for acute care

If you're passionate about delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support in the Murrumbidgee region — we want to hear from you!

These grants are suitable for:

  • Local Government and community-managed organisations

  • Not for profit organisations

  • Organisations that deliver mental health and social services

Activities must commence by 2 June 2025 and be completed by 30 June 2026.

Applications close Monday 5 May 2025 at 5pm.

Email tenders@mphn.org.au to receive a copy of the Guidance Document.

Standard Terms and Conditions

MPHN Service Agreement Terms and Conditions form part of a contract schedule for a commissioned service. The standard terms and conditions support commissioned service providers to achieve their contractual obligations. 

These documents are provided for information purposes only. They are the standard contract terms used by firsthealth limited trading as MPHN as at 1 November 2023. The terms are subject to change and providers should review the specific terms issued for each specific activity. 

Documents

Standard terms and conditions for commissioned activity delivering clinical services.

Standard terms and conditions for commissioned activity delivering auxiliary services (such as project-based activities and evaluations).