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Request for Proposal - Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and Implementation

This tender is using the new split file responses feature on GETS. The agency has indicated that they would like to receive responses separated by price and non price components. Please keep this in mind when preparing your response for submission via GETS.

Details

RFx ID :	34933610
Tender Name :	Request for Proposal - Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and Implementation
Reference # :	26.182.01
Open Date :	Monday, 14 September 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date :	Monday, 12 October 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency [?]
Categories :	85101600 - Healthcare provider support persons 85121700 - Healthcare providers specialists services 86111600 - Adult education 86121700 - University and colleges 86131900 - Schools for people with disabilities 86132000 - Management education and training services 86132100 - Training planning, facilitation and delivery services 91111600 - Household assistance and care 91111900 - Personal care services 94101600 - Professional associations
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Pulega Muliagatele-Carter DSS_procurement@msd.govt.nz
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Overview

Disability Care and Support Workers Safeguarding Training Package and Implementation

DSS is seeking a qualified lead Provider to co-develop and support delivery of a national safeguarding training programme for disability care and support workers, providing care for disabled adults.

This programme forms part of the Government response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. This is a specific agency initiative, aiming to strengthen safeguarding capability across high-risk disability support settings.

Please refer to the Request for Proposal and supporting documents for more information.

The Provider Briefing session will be held at 11am, 23 September 2026 (NZST) via Microsoft Teams only. If you would like to attend our virtual Provider Briefing session, please register using the link provided in Section 1.3 of the Request for Proposal.

Deadline for Proposals is 5pm, 12 October 2026 NZST.

Ngā mihi.