Key problem/s

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is seeking RFI responses from experienced sellers on the DTA Cloud, DMP2 Professional and Consulting Services and the Software and ERP Marketplaces. The RFI has been issued to meet the needs of the AIHW Data Analytics Ecosystem (DAE) Program.

RFI responses should address the following program delivery requirements, including the provision of solution/s and delivery services, such as:

• Cloud
• Software
• Licensing
• Hardware and Professional and Consulting Services.

AIHW requirements that cover the scope of the DAE program include a:

• Data and Analytics Platform
• Data Linkage
• Data Registry & Catalogue
• Rapid Release; AI/ML Enablement and Data Validation.

The Vision for our future Data and Analytics Ecosystem

The AIHW is seeking suitably qualified and experienced respondents to help deliver the program of work and achieve the following vision: By 2029, we will transform AIHW’s data and analytics ecosystem to drive smarter decisions, foster collaboration, and improve outcomes with timely data and evidence. We will create a unified and secure core platform, enabled through contemporary technology to empower our work and partnerships, towards the common goal of enhancing the health and wellbeing of every Australian.

This RFI is the First Phase of a Two-Phase RFI and RFQ process. The first RFI phase, is intended to be used to shortlist respondents for the RFQ, which is intended to be the second Phase of the procurement process.

Please refer to AIHW Request for Information (RFI) - 03101 - Data Analytics Ecosystem.

The users and their needs

Who We Are

The AIHW is an independent federal government agency with more than 30 years of experience working with health and welfare data. We produce authoritative and accessible information and statistics to inform and support better policy and service delivery decisions, leading to better health and wellbeing for all Australians. We publicly release over 200+ reports and data analyses annually covering over 75 health and welfare topics. These are widely used by government, researchers, policymakers and the community. The AIHW is recognised both nationally and internationally for our statistical expertise and proven track record in providing high quality, independent evidence. We believe that stronger evidence via data and information is crucial for better decisions and improved health and welfare. This is why much of our data and information is accessible, transparent and available to anyone.

The Current and Future Needs of the AIHW.

The AIHW is seeking to transform the current data and analytics ecosystem to facilitate modern, future focussed infrastructure and tools to improve integration, scalability and flexibility required to efficiently meet growing customer and staff demand in producing timely products, supported by automation. Through implementation of a new hybrid cloud and on-prem data and analytics platform, AIHW envisages it can automate and enhance its data processing capabilities for routine processes, while enabling the use of integrated data, using sophisticated analytical tools and approaches, including exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to support productivity growth and human led analysis. The people, process, technology and data changes proposed through a new Data & Analytics Ecosystem (DAE) will enable AIHW to continue to effectively deliver our role, vision and strategic goals, for the benefit of the Australian community.

Who we are seeking responses from

The AIHW is seeking suitably qualified and experienced respondents that will meet the business and technical requirements, provide a convincing solution overview and delivery approach. The respondents should have demonstrated capacity and capability in proving similar services to the same scale, scope and complexity as detailed in the RFI documentation. (See Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirements - Overview.pdf and Attachment 2 - Requirements List (Functional and Non-Functional).pdf for more detail)

Work already done

The existing work undertaken to prepare for the DAE Program of work is detailed in the following:

• Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirements - Overview.pdf
• Attachment 2 - Requirements List (Functional and Non-Functional).pdf

Technical/business constraints

The technical and business constraints are detailed in the following Attachments:

• Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirements - Overview.pdf
• Attachment 2 - Requirements List (Functional and Non-Functional).pdf

Industry briefing

The Virtual Industry Briefing is scheduled for 2pm Friday 8 August 2025.

To register for the Virtual Industry Briefing, respondents are required to follow the link on the front page of the RFI and register their details.

The Industry Briefing will be recorded and posted on the DTA Marketplace RFI site. All registered potential respondents to the RFI will be notified when the recording is uploaded.

Any questions that are taken during the Industry Briefing, and any subsequent answers, will be posted as questions answers on the DTA Marketplace RFI site.

Response format

• References
• Relevant case study
• Presentation
• Other

Key dates/ milestones

The expected start date for the DAE program of works is March- April 2026.