This Request for Tender (RFT) and has been prepared to provide information to assist prospective tenderers in the preparation and submission of tenders for the provision and supply of Allied Health services to Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Incorporated (SCC).

SCC recognises and values the ongoing need for Allied Health Therapist, particularly to assist in covering SCC staff leave and as each SCC service plans for growth. SCC understands there will always be a requirement for some level of allied health support and is seeking the services of providers for the provision and management of a workforce of Allied Health Therapists on a needs basis across all SCC services.

In issuing this RFT, SCC seeks to identify tenderers:
* Able to provide the allied health services in the manner set out in the specifications;
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and ability to working in collaboration with SCC over the term of any agreed contractual period to continuously seek improvements in value, efficiency and productivity in connection with the provision of the goods and services;
* Able to work closely with SCC Customer Connect Team in ensuring all shifts are filled in a timely manner; and
* Prepared to work with SCC to continue to identify opportunities for improvement in the quality and level of service provided, for the mutual benefit of both SCC and the contractors.