This tender opportunity is a chance for eligible general practices to enhance their capacity to provide comprehensive care.

SEMPHN’s 2023 Health Needs Assessment identified Frankston and Mornington Peninsula as priority Local Government Areas due to higher proportions of residents:

• With multiple chronic conditions and
• Who are disadvantaged and require income support.

What's involved?

Funding of up to $134,878 (ex GST) over two years based on tiered funding packages will be available for up to 15 general practices to recruit allied health professionals, nurse practitioners, nurses, midwives, or Aboriginal health workers or practitioners. 

The program aims to:

• Develop and implement multidisciplinary teams that meet the specific needs of the community.
• Set up reporting processes to monitor progress.
• Evaluate how these MDT models enhance access to a wider range of primary care services in general practice.

The program's service design involved a co-design process, which engaged eligible small and solo practices in these LGAs to gather input on the preferred local model of care. The feedback indicated a preference for an 'in-reach' approach, meaning referrals and patient care coordination happen within the practice.

Applying for this tender

To be considered for this tender, applicants must:

• Be a provider which currently delivers general practice services in the LGAs of Mornington Peninsula or Frankston
• Is a small or solo general practice with 4 or fewer general practitioner FTE roles
• Be an RACGP Accredited general practice
• Be able to commence MDT service preparation activities from 1 July 2025, and recruit MDT health professional(s) by 30 September 2025
• Have a consulting room space/slot available during the day or after hours for the MDT health professional/s.

Additional detailed eligibility is provided in the tender specifications.

SEMPHN will prioritise submissions that strongly reflect sustainable approaches to achieving the key program objectives.

All questions and tenders MUST be submitted via SEMPHN's eProcure by the dates below. 

Key Dates

• 3 April 2025: Tender opens
• 1 May 2025: Closing date for questions via eProcure
• 8 May 2025 (3 pm): Closing date for responses via eProcure
• 11 - 12 June 2025: Interviews with shortlisted respondents (if required)
• 1 July 2025: Establish MDT service
• By 30 September 2025: Recruit MDT health professional(s)
• 30 June 2027: Contract end date.