31 March update: teaming arrangements. The request for Expression of Interest for Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR program Phase 2 (BEQUAL Phase 2) was released on Monday 23 March 2021 on AusTender ATM ID DFAT-327.

DFAT is currently managing a tender process for a managing contractor to implement a mechanism to provide smaller Pacific countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that will support broad government and stability development outcomes. The mechanism will also increase small posts’ capacity to respond flexibly to COVID-19 recovery and other emerging needs.

Australia is committed to stepped-up engagement for a more resilient Pacific. A stable, prosperous, peaceful and resilient Solomon Islands is critical to Australia's interests. We are Solomon Island’s largest development partner; its main partner on economic and human development; and its most active supporter in helping it respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

DFAT is currently designing its future governance support program to Timor-Leste – working title Governance for Development 2 (GfD2).

An Investment Concept for a proposed facility to deliver a new Australia-PNG Economic Development Partnership is provided for the information of the market and prospective tenderers.

DFAT calls for applications for the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership: Grant Round 1

The investment concept note for the Laos Australia Institute Phase III program is provided to the market for information.

The provision of technical assistance is important in smaller Pacific countries to progress development priorities with partner governments.

DFAT has a requirement for the provision of training and networking services as a component of the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) Program.

DFAT anticipates undertaking a procurement process to establish a panel of specialists for the South Asia Water Security Initiative.

Public Interest Certificates issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in accordance with s.22 of the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 (Cth) for the provision of Visa Processing, Third Person Note Facilitation and Courier Services.