A tender seeking expert advice to deliver a “strategic and coordinated approach to Australian Government support … to attract, deliver and leverage MSEs” (major international sporting events) has been released by the Federal Government.
Advising that it wishes “to provide the greatest social, sporting, and economic benefits for all Australians” the tender, Procurement of Consultancy Services for the refinement of the Strategic Investment Model - Major Sporting Events, says that “the Supplier is required to develop a strategic investment assessment tool and coinciding methodology to inform Government’s consideration of investment in MSEs.”
Advertised this week, the tender, which is open until 21st July required applicants to "have experience in the major events sector, providing advice, and economic and social impact modelling to support benefits realisation of an event", adding "the Australian Government is promoting Australia as a host of choice for major international sporting events (MSEs) with an unprecedented timeline of events culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
A spokesperson for Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells said that a budget of $200,000 has been set aside to fund the consultancy.
The spokesperson advised “major sporting events offer a significant vehicle to drive economic, health and social outcomes for all Australians.
"We need to ensure a robust and fit-for-purpose Australian Government event-delivery model is in place to successfully deliver the green and gold decade of events, including the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games."
The tender, which envisages the creation of a "new model" for Australian Governmental support to major events, states that it seeks expert advice to:
- Provide clear and improved resources for national sporting organisations, major event organisers, and state and territory governments to engage with the Australian Government across all phases of the MSE delivery process, including identification, feasibility, bidding, planning, delivery, leveraging and evaluation.
- Provide guidance on the scope of potential Australian Government support for national sporting organisations to undertake strategic analysis and planning for MSEs as part of their long-term growth strategies and sustainability.
- Assist the Australian Government in effective, timely and transparent decision-making with respect to its support for bidding, hosting, and leveraging of MSEs in Australia.
- Support greater whole-of-government engagement in the delivery of MSEs in Australia from both an operational and leveraging perspective.
- Ensure an enhanced evaluation process post-MSEs to inform future program design, investment considerations and service delivery.
Click here for more information on Tender ID: 529285: Procurement of Consultancy Services for the refinement of the Strategic Investment Model - Major Sporting Events.on the Australian Government' tenders page.
Image: Transport overlay for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
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