Abt Global is defined by its mission: to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Our global staff works in more than 60 countries, and our work is funded by governments, international associations and the private sector.
We depend on a variety of partners, businesses and independent contractors to support client projects. To select the right partner, we conduct competitive procurements to obtain the best value. Depending on the need and requirements, we issue requests for tenders (RFT), quotes (RFQ), proposals (RFP), information (RFI), applications (RFA), and expressions of interest (EOI), and independent contractor opportunities.
Below you will find current commercial opportunities for partners, businesses and independent contractors:
FPSP-RFP-2026-029: Request for Proposal – Data for Decision Making and Advanced Policy Short Courses
Background
Australia is Fiji’s largest bilateral development assistance partner. The Australian Government provides support to Fiji through a range of modalities including direct bilateral programs, partnerships with civil society and multilateral organisations, and investments in education and capacity development.
The Australia Awards program is a flagship initiative of the Australian Government that contributes to the long-term development needs of partner countries by building human capital and strengthening institutional capability. Australia Awards are offered to citizens of Fiji through long-term scholarships and short-term training opportunities.
Australia Awards Fiji contributes to three core outcomes:
1. Alumni use their skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to sustainable development.
2. Alumni contribute to cooperation between Australia and Fiji.
3. Alumni view Australia, Australians and Australian expertise positively
Short courses are a key modality within the Australia Awards program. These programs provide targeted, practical training designed to address priority capability gaps across government and partner organisations. Short courses typically combine classroom-based learning, exposure to Australian practice and structured workplace application.
Abt Global is the implementing service provider for the Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP). FPSP provides program management, procurement, logistics and technical support services for the delivery of Australia’s development program in Fiji.
Through FPSP, Abt Global is responsible for procuring and managing short course delivery under the Australia Awards Fiji program.
The Opportunity
Abt Global is seeking proposals from suitably qualified organisations to design and deliver two Australia Awards Fiji short courses:
- Data for Decision Making
- Advanced Policy Skills for Senior Leaders
- Fiji-based in-person workshops (pre course and post course)
- an immersive in-person training component in Australia (2 weeks)
- structured workplace application (mentoring)
These courses aim to strengthen analytical capability, policy leadership and evidence-informed decision making across the Fiji public service.
The courses will be delivered in partnership with the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service (FLIPS) and relevant Government of Fiji ministries. Both courses will follow the established Australia Awards short course structure comprising:
The successful provider will work closely with FPSP, DFAT and FLIPS to design and deliver the courses and to support sustainable training capability within the Fiji public service through an embedded Train-the-Trainer model.
Submission
An independent evaluation panel will assess all submissions. Successful bidders will be formally notified of the outcome of the process.
To access the RFP documents and Response Form, go to website:
Interested parties may request the RFP documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
Application Forms with required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format before 5:00pm (Fiji Time) on Wednesday, 06 May 2026 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj