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A2E TIMS Tender Ref: BBgHAVH4
AAE Industry Code: B
PTC Application Code: Bg
PTA Project Type: Request for Tender [RFT]
PTD Short Description: Res: Not-for-Profit Communities
AAC Short Organisation Name: Vic - Dep Vic Communities
ADM Web Address: Direct Link to Tender - Ref: DVC 2005-070
PTS Submission Conditions: 
PDP Tender Published Date: Wed 20 Jul '05
PPC Tender Date Code: AVGK
PTT Tender Schedule: Timetable of tender process: 
PDQ Tender Questions Date: PDR Questions Response Date: PDC Submission Closing Date: Thu 04 Aug '05 PDT Submission Closing Time (Local): 14:00 TGB Client Reference No: DVC 2005-070 PFI Further Information: Attachments No: 5 A) pdf 21 Kb: Part A - Conditions of Tendering B) pdf 43 Kb: Part B - Project Specifications C) pdf 69 Kb: Part C - Short Form Contract D) htm 58 Kb: Part D - Tenderer's Response D) doc 365 Kb: Part D - Tenderer's Response E) htm 10 Kb: Part E - Ethical Employment Statement E) doc 62 Kb: Part E - Ethical Employment Statement PTE Description Details: ISSUES PAPER TO IMPROVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW & REGULATION The aim of this project is to deliver an issues paper that sets out a policy framework that can serve as a basis for proposals to change national and state law and regulation of the not-for-profit sector. This policy framework should have regard to both the economic and community role of not-for-profit sector organisations and provide an integrated approach for the Government to consider how best to regulate the sector. B>1 Introduction The Victorian Government is committed to strengthening communities through a joined up approach to planning, funding and delivering services at the local level. Government recognises the importance of supporting communities to strengthen their capacity to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions. Further, it acknowledges that communities are often in the best position to set their own priorities for the future and that Government has a central role to play in coordinating and resourcing initiatives to achieve positive influences on community life. Strong communities are recognised as being active, confident and resilient. They are communities that have strong social networks, have local leaders with a vision, can respond to challenges and shape their own future. These communities are creative and collaborative and encourage the involvement of volunteers. The Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) has been established to give effect to the Victorian Government’s objective of strengthening communities. DVC has a mandate to work across all of Victoria and for all Victorians. 2. Background to the Project In June 2004 the Minister for Victorian Communities, the Honourable John Thwaites MP, announced $21M over 3 years to undertake initiatives to develop volunteering and community enterprise as part of a strategy that aims to support the strengthening and sustainability of the not-for-profit sector. To this end, the strategy focuses on encouraging the involvement of business in community issues, the development of community and social enterprises to support innovation and sustainability and to foster an enabling environment in the sector. More recently, in April 2005 the Victorian Government released "A Fairer Victoria" which announced the development of long term plans to strengthen Victoria’s community organisations by reforming legislation and regulations covering the not-for-profit sector. The sector contributes an estimated 5% of GDP, includes over 30,000 organisations and is at the heart of community participation in volunteering and civil society. Government recognises that while the importance of the not-for-profit sector has grown considerably over the last decade, the current web of regulatory arrangements is resulting in confusion, duplication, inconsistencies across state borders and a substantial regulatory burden on the sector which is inhibiting voluntary action and innovation. Two major national inquiries have previously called for reform of the regulation of the not-for-profit sector, with the Industry Commission Inquiry into Charitable Organisations (1995) and the Charity Definition Inquiry (2001). In both cases, no major action was taken by Governments. In early 2005 the national roundtable of non-profit organisations was established to explore regulatory reform for the non-profit sector. The Victorian Government will be undertaking research, analysis and options for reform to develop a position on ways forward to improve the not-for-profit regulatory environment. 3 Aim of Project The aim of this project is to deliver an issues paper that sets out a policy framework that can serve as a basis for proposals to change national and state law and regulation of the not-for-profit sector. This policy framework should have regard to both the economic and community role of not-for-profit sector organisations and provide an integrated approach for the Government to consider how best to regulate the sector. The paper should also consider international models, including current approaches in Canada, UK, New Zealand and the USA, the proposals of the Not-for-Profit Roundtable, together with the recommendations of the Charity Definition Inquiry (2001) and the Industry Commission report on community sector welfare organisations, (1995). 4 SCOPE OF THE WORK 4.1 Key Tasks (Terms of reference) The position paper is to include analysis of: 4.1.1 Objectives of Government regulation of the not-for-profit sector. Prepare a discussion of the objectives of Government regulation of the not-for-profit sector, how these objectives may differ from regulation of for-profit bodies, the range of regulatory approaches Government may adopt towards the sector and some key design principles of an effective and efficient regulatory framework, taking account of both its economic and social contribution. 4.1.2 Current regulatory institutions. Review and analyse the range of organisations that currently regulate Victorian not-for-profit organisations, including an assessment of, and the extent to which: 1 These organisations conform with key design principles as identified under point 4.1.1; 2 Existing public policy objectives are effectively monitored and enforced; 3 Current regulatory arrangements impact on funding agreements between Government Departments and not-forprofit sector organisations; and 4 Current administrative cooperation between State and Federal regulators and the capacity to improve. 4.1.3 Options for reform. Develop proposals for changing current institutions on the basis of the public policy objectives to be pursued in regulating the not-for-profit sector. 4.1.4 Consequences for State and Commonwealth Governments. Discuss and analyse the implications for both State and Commonwealth Governments of implementing the proposed framework, including consequences and policy options related to: 1 Taxation concessions to Victorian not-for-profit organisations; 2 Regulation of fund-raising; 3 Accounting standard and practice; 4 Models for incorporation; 5 Public reporting and monitoring; 6 Commonwealth and State responsibilities; and 7 Legislation at both Commonwealth and State levels. It is important that the issues paper present some key principles and major options for change. The paper should also make broad estimates of the benefits and costs of such proposals and identify major issues related to the implementation of proposals. 4.2 Deliverables The deliverables for the Project are: 1 Revised project plan for regulation of the not-for-profit sector; 2 Draft report outlining research, analysis and proposals for reform; 3 Final report including all required components and finalised options for reform; and 4 Targeted consultation, (ie. Workshops, 2-4) to be coordinated through DVC in partnership with peak not-for-profit organisations. 5 MILESTONES AND TIMELINES The Project includes the following milestones and indicative timelines: Milestone Timing (2005) 1 Provide a proposed project plan - August 2 Undertake the majority of research and analysis - September 3 Provide draft report on improving the not-for-profit regulatory environment - September 4 Provide the final report and summary - October 6 ASSESSMENT Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria: 1 Demonstrated professional experience in the area of research and consultancy related to the not-for-profit sector; 2 Soundness of understanding of the requirements of the project; 3 Appropriateness of proposed approach to undertaking the tasks outlined in this document; and 4 Cost competitiveness and value for money. Proposals should include the following information: 1 Names and details of relevant skills and experience of designated person/s undertaking the tasks; 2 Methodology and tools to be used; 3 Budget addressing all aspects of the Project proposal including the costs associated with each key task of the Project; OD4 TGA The Tender Box: The Tender Box TGB Client Reference No: DVC 2005-070 TGC Tender Addressee: Tender Box: DVC Tender No: DVC 2005-070" TGD Position: TGE Department: TGF Organisation: Vic - Department for Victorian Communities TBA Room/Suite: TBB Floor: Level 15 TBC Building: TBD Street Number: 1 TBE Street: Spring Street TBF Suburb: MELBOURNE TBG State: Vic TBH Post code: 3001 TBI Country: Australia TMW Map for Location: TFI Further Information: Tf BRA Briefing Session Date: BRB Briefing Session Time: BRC Compulsory Attendance Y/N: BDR Briefing Registration Date: BTR Briefing Registration Time: BRO Number of Attendees: BRE E-mail Address: BRF Briefing Contact Officer - Preferred: BRG Briefing Contact Officer - Family: BRH Business Title: BRI Department: BRJ Tel Area Code: {61}(3) BRK Tel Number: BRL Fax Area Code: {61}(3) BRM Fax Number: BRN Mobile: BS2 BSA Room/Suite: BSB Floor: BSC Building: BSD Street Number: BSE Street: BSF Suburb: BSG State: BSH Post code: BSI Country: Australia BMW Map for Location: BFI Further Information: OD1 AAB Organisation: Vic - Department for Victorian Communities ABA Room/Suite: ABB Floor: ABC Building: ABD Street Number: 1 ABE Street: Spring Street ABF Suburb: MELBOURNE ABG State: Vic ABH Post code: 3001 ABI Country: Australia AMW Map for Location: ABW Department Web Address: http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au OFI Further Information: EC1 ADC Tel Area Code: {61}(3) ADD Telephone No: 9208 3333 ADE Free Phone: 1300 366 356 ADF Fax Area Code: {61}(3) ADG Fax Number: ADH Free Fax: ADJ Lodgment email Address: Tender E-mail Link ADW Lodgment Web Address: Tender Lodgment Web Link GFI Further Information: OD3 ACA PO Box: GPO Box 2392V ACB Post Office: ACC Suburb: MELBOURNE ACD State: Vic ACE Post code: 3001 ACF Country: Australia ACJ Department E-mail Address format: Department E-mail Format - first name.last name@dvc.vic.gov.au ACW Contacts Web Address: Contacts Web Link CFI Further Information: PG1 DC1 PDE E-mail Address: PDF Documentation Officer - Preferred: PDG Documentation Officer - Family: PDH Business Title: PDI Department: PDJ Tel Area Code: {61}(3) PDK Tel Number: PDL Fax Area Code: {61}(3) PDM Fax Number: PDN Mobile: PDW Documentation Web Address: PEW Web Address: Standard Tender Documents A Victorian Government Purchasing Policy PLW Web Address: Legislation referred to in this tender may include: EFI Further Information: Attachments No: 5 A) pdf 21 Kb: Part A - Conditions of Tendering B) pdf 43 Kb: Part B - Project Specifications C) pdf 69 Kb: Part C - Short Form Contract D) htm 58 Kb: Part D - Tenderer's Response D) doc 365 Kb: Part D - Tenderer's Response E) htm 10 Kb: Part E - Ethical Employment Statement E) doc 62 Kb: Part E - Ethical Employment Statement PM1 PME E-mail Address: PMF Project Manager - Preferred: PMG Project Manager - Family: PMH Business Title: PMI Department: PMJ Tel Area Code: {61}(3) PMK Tel Number: PML Fax Area Code: {61}(3) PMM Fax Number: PMN Mobile: MFI Further Information: PC1 PCE E-mail Address: PCF Contact - Preferred: Dr Jeff PCG Contact - Family: RICH PCH Business Title: PCI Department: PCJ Tel Area Code: {61}(3) PCK Tel Number: 9208 3849 PCL Fax Area Code: {61}(3) PCM Fax Number: PCN Mobile: NFI Further Information: Tk AAB Organisation: Vic - Department for Victorian Communities LCA Room/Suite: LCB Floor: LCC Building: LCD Street Number: LCE Street: LCF Suburb: LCG State: LCH Post code: LCI Country: Australia LMW Map for Location: DFI Further Information:
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