DEV+ Panel

PANEL OVERVIEW
Australia’s International Development Policy, launched in August 2023, sets out a long-term vision for how development cooperation will address the critical needs of partner countries while advancing Australia’s national interests and shared regional priorities. This policy is grounded in principles of quality, accountability, and responsiveness to partner needs, guiding how programs are planned and delivered.
The DEV+ Panel offers DFAT and other government agencies a centralised resource for accessing expert services that contribute to the delivery of international development assistance. It enables program staff to contract support across all stages of international development activities including design, procurement, assurance, implementation, and evaluation.
The Panel’s objectives are to strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Australia’s development investments, ensure DFAT and other government agencies can access timely, high-quality advice and support, and build the department’s capability to deliver international development  programs with confidence and agility. 
PANEL SCOPE
All services procured through the DEV+ Panel will be related to the international development sector and Australia's international development priorities.
TERM OF THE PANEL 
The Head Agreement arrangements entered into as a result of this procurement, will be for a term of up to four (4) years with two extension options up to three (3) years each for a potential total of up to ten (10) years. All Head Agreements under this Panel will conclude on 31 October 2029, unless extension options are exercised.
PANEL PHASES
The DEV+ Panel will be established in multiple phases, with each phase conducted through separate open approaches to the market.  
Phase 1: Categories A through D (this procurement process)

Category A: Design
Category B: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Category C: Assurance

Subcategory C1: Due Diligence and Accreditation
Subcategory C2: Safeguarding

Category D: Complex Development Procurement Support

Subcategory D1: Probity Services (non-legal)
Subcategory D2: Procurement Evaluation Support 

Phase 2: Categories E and F (future phase/s)

Category E: Development Program Management Services*
Category F: Specialist Development Advice*
Other categories as required by DFAT

*Note that categories may be adjusted at DFAT’s discretion.