Indigenous Rangers and Business Management Section Beo Hub for Operational Planning System
Tender ID: 601807
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Tender is invited by the Issuer.
The Indigenous Rangers and Business Management Section (IRBMS) within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program (IRBP), partnering with 71 ranger groups across northern Australia to deliver biosecurity surveillance and capability-building initiatives. Current operational planning relies on multiple Excel spreadsheets and manual processes, causing inefficiencies, data integrity risks, and delays in invoicing and reporting.
What is Required:
A provider to design, deliver, and support a centralised, automated operational planning system that:
Consolidates data entry and reporting into a single interface.
- Automates workflows for activity plans, quarterly reports, and invoicing (including RCTIs).
- Integrates with existing Microsoft 365 tools and departmental systems (e.g., TechOne).
- Provides dashboards for performance, financials, engagement, and capability building.
- Ensures data integrity, security, and compliance with Digital Service Standards.
Scope & Key Features:
- Operational Planning Database: Manage ~1000 activity codes, contracts, and financials.
- Automation: Invoice generation, contract variation prompts, activity plan creation.
- Dashboards: Real-time reporting for KPIs, financial tracking, ranger engagement.
- CRM Functionality: Ranger group profiles, engagement tracking, contact management.
- Travel & Capability Tracking: Field trip planning and capability-building metrics.
- Integration: TechOne for financials, Power BI for reporting, SharePoint for storage.
Delivery Approach:
- Agile methodology (Scrum/SAFe), iterative releases every 2–4 weeks.
- Hosted on Microsoft Azure with DevOps for source control.
- Knowledge transfer and training for IRBMS staff before contract end.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania