Regions for the Reef Program: Idea Exploration (Ideation phase)

Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov · Ref VP530483 · Australia (Commonwealth)

Published 21 October 2026 · Engineer, Research, Tech services, Environmental & Heritage Services, Event Management & Services, Management Advisory Services · Value not stated

Reference number
VP530483
Contact person
Not disclosed
Specification documents
3
Issued by
Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov

Tender Details The Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage (OGBR&WH) is seeking to procure the services of experienced suppliers with relevant regional knowledge, capability, and capacity to deliver the Regions for the Reef Ideation phase in one or more Reef sub-catchments. The supplier will create the space for diverse stakeholders across one or more Reef sub-catchments to come together and explore the potential opportunities and challenges in their local environment to – connect investment, resources and services; empower local communities; strengthen local economies; build an enduring legacy; and improve land management and Reef water quality outcomes. At the end of the project, the supplier will deliver a report to OGBR&WH on the outcomes of this collaboration and idea exploration process. OGBR&WH expects to fund multiple ideation initiatives to deliver collaborative forums and/or other engagement activities across the six Reef regions by the end of February 2027.

Issued by
Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov
Closing Date
19/Nov/2026 05:00 PM (UTC+10:00) Brisbane time
Reference number
VP530483
Contact person
Not disclosed
Tender categories
Engineer, Research, Tech services, Environmental & Heritage Services, Event Management & Services, Management Advisory Services
Specification Docs
3

Summary of the published description

The Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage is seeking suppliers to deliver the Regions for the Reef Ideation phase in one or more Reef sub-catchments. Suppliers will facilitate collaboration and idea exploration among diverse local stakeholders, then report the outcomes to OGBR&WH.Show more

Stated requirements

  • Experienced suppliers with relevant regional knowledge, capability, and capacity to deliver the Ideation phase.

Eligibility

  • Suppliers must have relevant regional knowledge, capability, and capacity.
  • Suppliers may deliver in one or more Reef sub-catchments.

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