RFT762: headspace Centre Manjimup

Background:

This request for tender (RFT) has been created by the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) in partnership with the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. The RFT is part of the process to commission and appoint a Lead Agency to establish and manage a headspace centre in Manjimup and surrounding areas.

headspace centres serve as comprehensive hubs for young people with mental health and wellbeing concerns. They provide access to youth-friendly health professionals in a safe, confidential, and youth-oriented environment. These professionals typically include streams of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Work and Study and Physical and Sexual Health – these core streams form part of the Trade Mark Licence Deed (TMLD). Centres also play an active role in raising awareness and understanding of youth mental health issues in their communities through their community awareness programs.

The commissioning model for headspace centres is unique, involving a collaborative sharing of expertise, roles, and functions between Primary Health Networks (PHNs) — in this case, WAPHA — and the headspace National (hN). This collaboration fosters a distinctive relationship with the organisation chosen as the Lead Agency. While WAPHA provides the funding, the Lead Agency must enter into a licensing agreement (TMLD) with the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation to operate the local headspace service.

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver the headspace Manjimup.

Proposals will be welcomed from all organisations that have the capacity and capability to deliver the services whether private not-for-profit, private for profit or public. Independent or joint (partnership or joint venture) proposals from any such organisations are welcomed. Organisations without an established local footprint will be required to demonstrate their capability to develop and sustain a collaborative community service. This includes presenting a comprehensive plan for engaging and integrating with the local community, establishing partnerships with existing service providers, and ensuring the effective delivery of services that meet the needs of the local population.

For more information on headspace: headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Online request process:

This request process will be completed using Aspire (WAPHA’s enterprise resource planning system using Oracle Fusion).

Aspire is to be used for communications prior to the request close date and for submission of your response.

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Aspire user guides and assistance:

User guides are provided to assist providers in using aspire throughout the request process.

If you are unable to access aspire, or need assistance please contact: procurementsupport@wapha.org.au