Request for Proposal - Creative Sector Employment Placement Service in Auckland

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	32300323
Tender Name :	Request for Proposal - Creative Sector Employment Placement Service in Auckland
Reference # :	25.170.01
Open Date :	Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Thursday, 18 September 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Service Delivery
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	82000000 - Editorial and Design and Graphic and Fine Art Services 90000000 - Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services 93140000 - Community and social services
Regions:	Auckland
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Stella Mulu-Fareti auckland_contracts_team@workandincome.govt.nz If you have any questions about this RFP, please submit them through GETS
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The Ministry of Social Development is seeking suitably qualified providers that have the credibility, capability, experience, capacity, and infrastructure to deliver Creative Sector Employment Placement Service in Auckland. The service’s goal is to support Creative Sector Jobseekers to transition off benefit into sustainable employment and achieve financial independence.

Please refer to the RFP documentation for further detail.

This tender has been awarded.

• Depot Arts and Music Trust - 28, Clarence Street, Auckland, Auckland, Auckland, 0624, NEW ZEALAND
  Value $ 1,041,600
• Hāpai Tūhono - 22, James Road, Manurewa, Auckland, Auckland, 2106, NEW ZEALAND
  Value $ 364,560
• MYLAUNCHPAD LTD - 607, New North Road, Morningside, Auckland, 1025, NEW ZEALAND
  Value $ 857,584
• THE CAUSE COLLECTIVE - 15, Earl Richardson Avenue, Wiri, Manukau, 2241, NEW ZEALAND
  Value $ 340,256

Further Award Information:
The term is from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2028, including 1 year right of renewal. The expected spend is for the initial 18 month term.

Award Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10:26 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)