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Capital Health Network (CHN), the ACT’s PHN has been selected by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) to commission mental health multidisciplinary services for people with complex mental health needs in ACT primary care settings until 30 June 2028. This funding will embed mental health multidisciplinary practitioners within primary care environments to safely manage people with complex mental health needs within the community.
This open Request for Tender follows the Expression of Interest (EOI) which closed on 5 June 2026. Following the EOI process, CHN has defined an appropriate service model, budget and key performance indicators. Procurement for the program components has been separated into 2 RFT processes. This RFT is for the program ‘Host’ sites, a separate RFT has been undertaken for a ‘Hub’ organisation. The Host RFT is an open procurement seeking applications from general practices, Aboriginal Community Controlled Healthcare Organisations (ACCHOs) and other equivalent primary care providers. An organisation that has applied for the Hub RFT may also apply for the Host RFT, provided eligibility requirements are met.
Overview of Program
The Mental Health Multidisciplinary Services Program (the Program) will complement existing clinical treatment services under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative and other mental health, health, and wellbeing supports, including state-based service models. It will serve to support general practices, ACCHOs, allied health, and the primary care system to safely manage and support people with complex mental health needs within the community.
Through grant funding provided by the Australian Government, this program will embed Mental Health Multidisciplinary Services (MHMDS) Practitioners within primary care environments. With referrals facilitated by GPs, MHMDS Practitioners will provide individualised support to program participants based on their unmet needs, factors impacting their mental health, and the Practitioner’s scope of practice. These activities will also involve close collaboration between GPs and MHMDS Practitioners to provide effective, wrap-around care for people with complex mental health needs.
Important Dates
The tender process commences: Thursday 6 August 2026
Stakeholder briefing: Tuesday 18 August 2026, 6pm. Register your interest in attending the Briefing Session via Eventbrite here
Questions and requests for information close at 5.00 pm Tuesday 25 August 2026. Questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to tenders@chnact.org.au
The closing date and time for this tender is 5.00pm Friday 28 August 2026.
Additional Information
Additional materials and information in Request for Tender Program Logic
All applications must be submitted on the Response Form as a pdf to tenders@chnact.org.au
Responses to Questions will be uploaded to CHN Website Tenders page on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is the responsibility of applicants to check for any updates.
This Approach to Market is funded utilising Primary Health Network program funding from the Australian Government, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.