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Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund - Round 3
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| RFx ID : | 33812479 |
| Tender Name : | Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund - Round 3 |
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| Open Date : | Monday, 30 March 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Close Date : | Monday, 27 April 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00) |
| Department/Business Unit : | Comissioning |
| Tender Type : | Registration of Interest (ROI) |
| Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
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| Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
| Contact : |
Shirley Lammas shirley.lammas@tewhatuora.govt.nz |
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) is inviting Registrations of Interest (ROI) for Round 3 of the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund.
This procurement is a two-stage open competitive process, consisting of an initial ROI followed by a closed Request for Proposal (RFP) for shortlisted Respondents. The ROI stage is an eligibility assessment only. Respondents that meet all mandatory pre-conditions will be invited to participate in the RFP stage.
The Innovation Fund provides up to $10 million over two years (2026/27 and 2027/28), with up to $5 million available per annum. Funding supports innovative, time-limited initiatives that improve mental health and addiction outcomes for people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Health NZ is seeking proposals that:
• Increase access to mental health and addiction support
• Reduce demand on specialist services
• Build workforce capacity
• Use technology to improve productivity
• Deliver scalable solutions for unmet need
• Demonstrate positive social return on investment (SROI)
• Improve outcomes for priority populations experiencing inequities
• Are co-funded on a dollar-for-dollar basis from non-government sources
The ROI requires Respondents to demonstrate that all pre-conditions are met, including confirmed matched funding, a two-page overview of the proposed initiative, and a Theory of Change with early SROI evidence. Detailed proposals are not required at this stage.
This funding is time-limited. Initiatives must include clear plans for delivery, sustainability, transition, or wind-down at the end of the contract term.
Health NZ welcomes responses from a range of providers, including NGOs, community organisations, iwi-based and Kaupapa Māori providers, and collaborative partnerships.
This is a unique opportunity to co-invest with Government in innovative approaches that improve access, strengthen workforce capability, and deliver measurable outcomes for communities.
