In December 2023, the Victorian State Government announced funding for the ‘Consumers Leading Transformational Change in the Cancer Sector’ research partnership. This statewide initiative will support key projects, including consumer-led research, and development and implementation of a consumer leadership program as a pathway for consumers to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to enhance their contribution to cancer-related care delivery, research, and education.
The multi-organisation collaboration is committed to address engagement challenges in the cancer sector through collaborative, consumer-led approaches. In addition, to develop a statewide network of consumer leaders whilst building consumer, and organisational capability through implementation.
VCCC Alliance Ltd, trading as VCCC Alliance, is releasing a (public/market) Request for Quotation (RFQ) to find an education provider to develop and implement an immersive, multimodal consumer leadership masterclass program.
A unique partnership has been established with the VCCC Alliance, Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium, Regional Trial Network Victoria, Cancer Council Victoria, and the University of Melbourne to support and amplify consumers throughout the cancer sector. Collectively, the partnership aims to build consumer capacity and capability for system-wide change in engagement practices.
The education provider will be responsible for delivering co-design methodologies aimed at empowering diverse consumer leaders in the development and implementation of an immersive, multimodal leadership program (pilot with 20 participants).This can include online modules and in-person workshops, designing curriculum, setting learning objectives, defining evaluation metrics.
In addition, to facilitate consumer project placements across the partner organisations including support and structure for consumers, supervisors, and consumer mentors. Implementation of the leadership program will embody practices to enable cancer consumer leaders as co-educators, mentors, facilitators, and presenters.
The Consumers leading transformational change in the cancer sector views the paramount importance of a
shared vision to enable consumer leaders. Whilst this RFQ is responsible to co-design and deliver an immersive, multimodal consumer leadership masterclass, the initiative overall is steadfast in pursuing the following aims within a research paradigm:
Please view RFQ document for detailed outline of deliverables and RFQ response inclusions
Total project budget range: $250,000 - $290,000 (inclusive of GST)
Respondents are to provide an itemised quote (excluding GST) including a payment schedule linked to the schedule of works, key milestones, and deliverables as stated in Table 1 of the RFQ document. The work is to be delivered at a fixed fee.
Educational background, teaching/facilitation Skills
Possess relevant academic qualifications in education, public health, design thinking, or related disciplines. A master's degree or higher is preferred. Capable of designing and delivering workshops, training sessions, and educational programs for adult and diverse audiences.
Competency and experience in co-design methodologies
Demonstrated proficiency in co-design methodologies, participatory design, and co-creation processes, preferably in healthcare or related fields.
Consumer and community engagement
Experienced in consumer engagement principles and organisational practices to enable best practice. Track record of working with underserved populations and community groups.
Communication and collaboration skills
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in developing educational materials. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to develop co-design initiatives.
The RFQ will be reviewed using the following process:
Note:
* The RFQs received will be reviewed by an independent group of representatives.
* Strict confidentiality regarding any submissions by respondents will be adhered to and is noted in the Terms and Conditions (available upon request). Respondents should sign and return this form together with their response to the RFQ
* Costs associated with additional staff salaries and/or third-party fees are not considered in scope for this RFQ. Respondents should limit details of their indicative costings to the provision of the services outlined above.
* Respondents may be called upon to provide additional details, and/or to meet with the VCCC Alliance project management team to clarify any aspect of their submission.
* The successful respondent/potential service provider will be asked to undertake a process to enter a contract with the VCCC Alliance. The respondent will need to accept VCCC Alliance Terms and Conditions of contracting.
The VCCC Alliance procurement processes will be adhered to at all times. These processes aim to align with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies.
Request for quote process opens Monday 17 June 2024 till the close of business Monday 15 July 2024.
Please download the RFQ document to complete your proposed budget and responses to the needs addressed in the RFQ.
Please submit your proposals by COB Monday 15 July 2024 to [email protected], copying Pauline Ryan [email protected] and Joanne Britto [email protected]
Program Management
Pauline Ryan [email protected]
Contract Management
Faiza Usman [email protected]
General Queries
Craig Zanker [email protected]
