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Annual Report - 4.3 Consultancy Services
4.3 Consultancy Services
| TOC | next pageTable of contentsPreliminaries2008-09 OverviewPart 1: Departmental OverviewPart 2: Performance Reporting2.1 Financial Summaries2.2 Portfolio Outcomes, Departmental Outputs and Performance Reporting2.3 Performance by OutcomeOutcome 1 – Population HealthOutcome 2 – Access to Pharmaceutical ServicesOutcome 3 – Access to Medical ServicesOutcome 4 – Aged Care and Population AgeingOutcome 5 – Primary CareOutcome 6 – Rural HealthOutcome 7 – Hearing ServicesOutcome 8 – Indigenous HealthOutcome 9 – Private HealthOutcome 10 – Health System Capacity and QualityOutcome 11 – Mental HealthOutcome 12 – Health Workforce CapacityOutcome 13 – Acute CareOutcome 14 – Biosecurity and Emergency ResponseOutcome 15 – Development of a Stronger and Internationally Competitive Australian Sports Sector and Encouragement of Greater Participation in Sports by All AustraliansPart 3: Management Arrangements3.1 Corporate Governance3.2 People Management3.3 Staffing Information3.4 Financial Management3.5 External Liaison and Scrutiny3.6 Internal Audit Arrangements3.7 Ministerial Responsibilities (as at 30 June 2009)Part 4: Accountability Reporting4.1 Advertising and Market Research4.2 Commonwealth Disability Strategy4.3 Consultancy Services4.4 Grant Programs4.5 Ecologically Sustainable Development4.6 Freedom of Information4.7 Occupational Health and SafetyPart 5: Financial StatementsPart 6: Contact Details6.1 Department of Health and Ageing Contact Details6.2 Portfolio Agencies' Contact DetailsAcronyms and GlossaryP.S. Did you know?
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During 2008–09, 451 new consultancy contracts were entered into involving total actual expenditure of $20.75 million (GST inclusive). In addition, 113 ongoing consultancy contracts were active during the 2008–09 year involving total actual expenditure of $11.35 million (GST inclusive).
(1) Explanation of Selection Processes Used1Open Tender: A procurement procedure in which a request for tender is published inviting all businesses that satisfy the conditions for participation to submit tenders. Public tenders are generally sought from the Australian Government AusTender internet site.
Panel: An arrangement under which a number of suppliers, initially selected through an open tender process, may each supply property or services to an agency as specified in the panel arrangements. Quotes are sought from suppliers that have prequalified on the agency panels to supply to the Government. This category includes standing offers and supplier panels where the supply of goods and services may be provided for a predetermined length of time, usually at a prearranged price.
(2) Justification for Decision to Use ConsultancyA – Skills currently unavailable within agency.
B – Need for specialised or professional skills.
Consultancy Services Let During 2008–09, of $10,000 or MoreTable 4.3.1: Outcome 1 – Population Health
Consultant Name Description Contract PriceSelection Process (1)Justification (2)
Access Economics Screening and assessment services for Breastscreen Australia.26,950 Direct B
Allen Consulting GroupDevelopment of a national breastfeeding strategy.184,958 Panel C
APIS Consulting, The Trustee for Group Unit TrustProject Management and Business Process Development for New Regulatory Framework for Human and Cellular Therapy.34,752 Panel B
APIS Consulting, The Trustee for Group Unit TrustProject Management and Business Process Development for New Regulatory Framework for In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices.34,760 Panel B
APIS Consulting, The Trustee for Group Unit TrustScoping of Business Process Review Project for TGA.25,306 Select B
Apis Group Pty Ltd Review of purchases and procedures relating to collection of revenue.14,150 Direct B
ARTD Pty Ltd Evaluate assessment of the Lifescript Resources for Allied Health Professionals.147,785 Panel C
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 10,000 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 29,748 Panel A
Australian Institute of Health and WelfareHeadline Indicators for Child Health, Development Well Being Project.159,500 Direct B
Blue Moon Unit Trust* Australian Better Health Initiative Measure Up Campaign.135,850 Select A
Blue Moon Unit Trust* Concept testing research for a sexual health campaign.285,615Direct C
Blue Moon Unit Trust* Concept testing research for Stage One of the Illicit Drug Use Campaign.253,990 Direct C
Blue Moon Unit Trust* Evaluation of Phase One of the Australian Better Health Initiative Social Marketing Campaign.408,759 Select B
Campbell Research and Consulting Pty Evaluation of the Low Regulatory Concern Chemical Reform Initiatives.116,377PanelC
Carroll Communications Pty Ltd*National Binge Drinking Campaign Evaluation.25,000 Panel B
Carroll Communications Pty LtdSocial marketing for the Illicit Drug Use: Targeting Young Methamphetamine Users Social Marketing Campaign.43,780 Panel B
Clayton Utz Provision of legal services.27,500 Panel A
Clayton Utz Provision of legal services.66,000 Panel A
Clayton Utz Provision of legal services.220,000 Panel A
Communio Pty Ltd Advice on quality improvement approaches within the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector.35,529 Select B
Cybertrust Australia Pty LtdReview of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan.60,800 Select B
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.National framework for Universal Child and Family Health Services62,700 Direct B
Donald James St John Specialist technical adviser to the Tender Evaluation Committee for Bowel Cancer Screening.25,000 Direct B
Human Capital Alliance (International) Pty Ltd 2008 strategic review of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.65,300 Panel C
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*Develop the benchmark surveys for the National Binge Drinking Campaign evaluation.40,283 Panel C
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign 2008–09 evaluation research.75,270 DirectC
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*National Smoke-free Pregnancy Project Evaluation.154,765 SelectC
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*Report on public health value of the disclosure of cigarette ingredients and emission data.126,599 Select B
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*Survey for the National Binge Drinking Campaign.72,957 Panel C
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty Ltd*Youth and parent evaluation survey for the National Binge Drinking evaluation.127,137 Panel C
KPMG Administrative services in support of business analysis of the National Reference Laboratory.234,593 Panel B
Monash University To provide a review report by collecting and analysing available scientific literature on data gaps identified in previous reviews to highlight the important toxicological/health effect of six nanomaterials of interest to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme.50,000 Direct C
Oakton Services Pty Ltd Review the Therapeutic Goods Administration eBS.17,820 Panel B
Oakton Services Pty Ltd Review the Therapeutic Goods Administration financial statements.18,750 Panel B
Peter James Abbott Provide advice on human health risk in relation to chemicals considered by the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme.30,000 Direct C
QLD University of TechnologyStrategies to support drug and alcohol online activities.126,500 Open C
Royce (VIC) Pty Ltd Issues management and communications services.51,208 Direct B
Synergy Business SolutionsFinancial management and reporting assistance.182,400 Panel B
The Social Research Centre Pty LtdEvaluation of Stages One and Two of Illicit Drug Use: Targeting Young Methamphetamine Users Campaign.659,146 Direct B
The Social Research Centre Pty Ltd*Undertake research and report on the findings of the 2008 National Tobacco Survey.322,792 Direct C
The University of New South WalesDevelop evidence to inform a National Syphilis Action Plan.60,188 Direct C
Toxikos Pty Ltd Relevance of animal models in assessing plant toxicology.106,400 Direct B
University of MelbourneDesign, modelling and evaluation of the Chlamydia Pilot in General Practice.2,017,890 Open B
University of Western SydneyExpert input to the Men’s Health Policy Consultation Discussion Paper. 10,000 Direct B
Urbis Pty Ltd Evaluation of the National Drug Strategy – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Complementary Action Plan 2003–09.313,816 Panel C
Urbis Pty Ltd Review and evaluation of the Four National Strategies on 2005–08 HIV/AIDS.50,000 Panel C
Urbis Pty Ltd Review and evaluation of the Four National Strategies on 2005–08 HIV/AIDS.101,526 Panel C
Walter Turnbull Pty Ltd Financial, budgetary, risk management and audit services.60,000 Panel B
Woolcott Research Pty Ltd*Concept testing research to inform the development of National Binge Drinking Campaign materials.26,663 Direct C
Woolcott Research Pty Ltd*Concept testing research to inform the development of National Binge Drinking Campaign materials.51,025 Direct C
Woolcott Research Pty Ltd*Concept testing research to inform the development of National Binge Drinking Campaign materials.328,790 Direct C
Woolcott Research Pty Ltd*Qualitative research on breastfeeding.246,730 SelectC
* Also reported in the 4.1 Advertising and Market Research chapter.
Table 4.3.2: Outcome 2 – Access to Pharmaceutical Services
Consultant Name DescriptionContract PriceSelection Process (1)Justification (2)
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 11,000 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 11,000 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 11,100 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 11,278 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 11,550 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 12,000 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 12,078 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 12,100 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 13,000 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 15,227 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 15,400 Panel A
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 15,400 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 18,922 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 22,000 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 23,056 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 30,351 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 33,000 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 35,000 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 77,292 PanelA
Australian Healthcare Associates Pty LtdReview of arrangements for S100 Drugs/Programs.417,940 Panel C
Brett Lennon Program management for Diabetes Australia Agreements.89,700 Direct C
Brett Lennon Program management for Diabetes Australia Agreements.98,560 Direct B
Campbell Research and Consulting PtyEvaluation of the Medication Review Accreditation Incentives Program.48,770 Direct C
Campbell Research and Consulting PtyEvaluation of the Residential Medication Management Program.283,078 Open C
Ernst and Young Price disclosure process review. 37,500 Panel C
Griffith University External evaluation of submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.1,335,084 Open B
GSB Consulting and Communications Pty Ltd*Paediatric medicines – Industry scoping study.70,389 Open B
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 125,000 PanelA
The Adelaide Research and Innovation Investment TrustExternal evaluation of submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.4,305,828 Open B
University of NewcastleExternal evaluation of submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.5,816,843 Open B
Mark Williams Management Pty LtdExpert advice in relation to the Community Service Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreements.152,300 Direct B
XIP Pty Ltd Price disclosure process review.46,000 Direct B
Table 4.3.3: Outcome 3 – Access to Medical Services
Allen Consulting GroupDevelopment of a business model for an Australian Clinical Dosimetry Centre.130,495 Panel B
Clayton Utz Provision of legal services.10,000 PanelA
Consumers Health ForumConsumer participation in the review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia.74,800 Direct C
Deakin University Provision of health technology assessment and research support services.863,744 Open C
G J Wall and AssociatesQualitative and quantitative research for the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme.47,520 Direct C
HealthConsult Pty Ltd Radiation Oncology Workforce Review.203,500 Panel C
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 10,000 PanelA
National Association of Testing Authorities AustraliaBetter access to radiation oncology – trialling of the Radiation Oncology Practice Standards.745,923 Direct B
ORC Australia Pty Ltd* Accreditation Scheme Qualitative and Quantitative Research Project.118,756 Panel C
ORC Australia Pty Ltd* Accreditation Scheme Qualitative and Quantitative Research Project.236,031 Panel C
Phillip Jones and Associates Pty LtdProvision of advice on aspects of Commonwealth Disaster Health Care Assistance Schemes.26,499 Direct B
Royal Australasian College of SurgeonsProvision of health technology assessment and research support services.1,651,460 Open C
Stay Tuned Production (Trading as Origin Consulting)Organise and facilitate two series of focus groups for the Health Technology Assessment Review.47,250 Direct A
The Adelaide Research and Innovation Investment TrustProvision of health technology assessment and research support services.1,929,368 Open C
University of Sydney Provision of health technology assessment and research support services.2,494,892 Open C
University of Technology SydneyReview of the Extended Medicare Safety Net.84,807 Open C
Table 4.3.4: Outcome 4 – Aged Care and Population Ageing
Apis Consulting Group Shortlisting services for the Encouraging the Best Practise in Residential Aged Care funding round.10,000 Open B
Apis Group Pty Ltd Shortlisting services for the Encouraging the Best Practise in Residential Aged Care funding round. 26,190 Panel B
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 201,300 PanelA
Blue Moon Unit Trust* Concept testing research for the National Eye Health Initiative Campaign.192,060 Direct C
Blue Moon Unit Trust National Eye Health Initiative pre-campaign omnibus research.24,200 Direct B
Blue Moon Unit Trust Tracking research for the National Eye Health Initiative.103,400 Direct B
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 20,000 PanelA
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 35,000 PanelA
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services.60,000 PanelA
Gevers Goddard-Jones Pty LtdEvaluation of the NT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Aged Care Workforce Development Initiatives.284,595 Open C
Gevers Goddard-Jones Pty LtdPilot the draft community care common standards supporting documentation and reporting process.404,173 Open C
KPMG Monitor and review InTouch financial reporting against the Continence Aids Assistance Scheme.82,500 Panel B
National Ageing Research Institute Inc Review of the Dementia Resource Guide. 85,360 Direct A
Resolution Consulting Services PtyReview of business processes associated with a reporting tool for use with Carers Australia 2008–11.33,000 Panel B
The Adelaide Research and Innovation Investment TrustEvaluation of the demonstration sites for day respite in residential aged care facilities.414,920 Direct C
Urbis Pty Ltd Study on assistive technologies for frail older people.12,347 Panel C
Victoria University Evaluation of the National Continence Strategy and funded projects.63,919 Open C
Table 4.3.5: Outcome 5 – Primary Care
Ascent Consulting Pty LtdEvaluation of a review on technical feasibility and cost implications for transition of nurse triage components to the National Health Call Centre Network.25,000 Direct C
Australian National University – University HouseResearch – Prevalence and incidence of violence in General Practice.388,394 Direct C
Banscott Health Consulting Pty LtdAdvice relating to business and policy objectives in Primary and Ambulatory Care.330,000 Direct B
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 11,679 PanelA
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 27,500 PanelA
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 330,000 PanelA
Coote Practice Pty Ltd Expert advice for the GP Super Clinics Programs.15,000 Direct C
Coote Practice Pty Ltd Medical expertise on the application assessment panels for the GP Super Clinics.35,000 Direct B
Ernst and Young Follow-up review of Cancer Australia Business Review.55,000 Panel C
Health Outcomes International Pty LtdDesign of Phase Three of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire Project.63,800 Direct B
KPMG Evaluation of Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners.332,330 Open C
KPMG Review of key performance indicators for the Rural Remote General Practice Program.85,256 Panel C
Little Oak Pty Ltd Design, development and implementation services to General Practice After Hours Access Database.13,200 SelectB
Little Oak Pty Ltd Maintenance of the Primary and Ambulatory Care Division’s network information system.31,504 Direct B
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 11,000 PanelA
National Institute of Labour Studies IncEvaluation of the Better Access initiative.272,986 Open C
PSND Consulting Pty LtdRealignment of services under the Divisions of General Practice Program.99,764 Direct A
Robin Hill Health Pty LtdIndependent financial advice to support the implementation of the GP Super Clinics initiative.637,490 Open B
The Adelaide Research and Innovation Investment TrustEvaluation of the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program – Private Hospital Pilot.142,340 Direct C
The University of New South WalesDevelop self assessment tools for general practitioners for information management maturity.291,100 Direct B
University of MelbourneEvaluation of the Better Access initiative.822,003 Open C
Urbis Pty Ltd Evaluation of the National External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program.170,873 Panel C
Valintus Pty Ltd Consultancy relating to General Practice Data Extraction Analysis Investigation Report.13,925 Panel B
Table 4.3.6: Outcome 6 – Rural Health
Australian Institute of Health and WelfareDevelopment of a men’s health bulletin.168,699 Direct B
Gevers Goddard-Jones Pty LtdExternal review of Wheatbelt Support Service – Wheatbelt General Practice Network.34,128 SelectC
J Cornish and Associates Pty LtdProvision of advice on aviation services in relation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.55,844 Direct B
Resolution Consulting Services PtyEconomic and financial expertise and advice for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.74,080 Direct B
Resolution Consulting Services PtyFinancial services for the implementation and monitoring of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.48,156 Panel B
Table 4.3.7: Outcome 7 – Hearing Services
Flinders University Evaluation of the benefits of swimming pools for the ear health of Indigenous Australians.661,986 Open C
Menzies School of Health ResearchPrevention of hearing loss associated with Otitis Media with perforation in Indigenous children.1,044,879 Open C
Table 4.3.8: Outcome 8 – Indigenous Health
Consultant Name DescriptionContract PriceSelection Process (1) Justification (2)
20/20 Integrated Solutions Pty LtdProvision of health management advisory services, corporate governance training and mentoring services to Durri.142,296 Direct A
Allen and Clarke Policy and Regulation SpecialistsEvaluation of the NT Emergency Response Child Health Check Initiative and Expanded Health Service Initiative.470,250 Open B
Australian Healthcare Associates Pty LtdEvaluation of Secure Aboriginal Medical Services Information System.184,316 Open B
Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty LtdExternal review of the Healthy for Life Program.49,000 Panel C
Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty LtdHealth management advisory services for partnership for Aboriginal care.105,150 Panel B
Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty LtdFinancial administration and health management advisor for Thubbo Aboriginal Medical Cooperative. 149,141 Panel B
Barbara Schmidt and Associates Pty LtdTransition to community control – change management.20,570 SelectB
Basso Newman and Co Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council SA audit.13,750 SelectB
Deloitte Touche TohmatsuProvision of funds administrator services to Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service.33,358 Panel C
DSI Consulting Pty Ltd Statistical modelling of socioeconomic influences on Indigenous health and life expectancy.77,800 Direct B
Evolution Research Pty LtdLiterature review and scoping study on leprosy testing on Aboriginal children.67,260 Panel B
Gevers Goddard-Jones Pty LtdEvaluation and dual accreditation in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Sector.156,750 Direct C
Health Outcomes International Pty LtdA scoping study for the development of a culturally appropriate mental health toolkit for non-medical practitioners.167,750 Panel B
Institute for Healthy Communities Australia LtdFunds administrator and health management advisor at Ampilatiratja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation.154,377 Panel B
Institute for Healthy Communities Australia LtdSupport and advice for the Ampilatwatja Health Centre.30,714 Panel B
Jacara Consulting Review services for the Carnarvon Medical Service Corporation.26,609 Open C
John Stewart Deeble Provision of advice on the Profiling and Benchmarking Project and related tasks.47,350 Direct B
JTA International Pty LtdTo develop dental care service delivery models for the Northern Territory.261,944 Open A
KPMG Conduct an organisational review of the five link-up services in Western Australia.154,137 SelectB
KPMG Health management advisor services to Dharah Gbinj Aboriginal Corporation.70,881 Panel B
KPMG Scope and identify possible location of sentinel sites under chronic disease.42,100 Direct B
Kristine Battye Consulting Pty LtdDevelopment of hub services models.72,987 SelectC
Ochre Health Pty Ltd Clinical review of Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health.114,290 Open C
Quantum Consulting Australia Pty LtdReview of AAL Funeral Service. 46,263 Open C
Shannon Consulting Services Trust Clinical services transition management services to the former partnership for Aboriginal care.155,364 Panel B
Shannon Consulting Services TrustMentoring and support service to the Board of Dharah Gibinj Aboriginal Medical Service.25,917 Panel B
South Australian Centre for Economic StudiesCost benefit analysis of legislation to mandate the supply of Opal fuel.168,514 SelectC
Stay Tuned Productions PtyNorthern Territory Emergency Response.164,097 Open C
Sybil Caesar Program planning and needs analysis for the Remote Health Service Branch.96,000 Direct C
UNSW Global Pty Ltd Location of facility for a service delivery model and governance structure for a drug and alcohol service.92,105 Direct C
UNSW Global Pty Ltd Location of facility for new drug and alcohol services in the Greater Southern Area Health Service.95,769 Direct C
Urbis Pty Ltd Evaluation of the Australian Indigenous Health Infonet Project.54,804 Panel C
Urbis Pty Ltd Evaluation of the Healthy for Life Program.395,651 Panel C
Urbis Pty Ltd Drug and alcohol services in the New England region.147,963 Panel C
Urbis Pty Ltd Provision of Public Health Medical Officer Review.70,603 SelectC
Table 4.3.9: Outcome 9 – Private Health
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 60,000 PanelA
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services. 45,000 PanelA
KPMG Review of the impact of the new Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds on public hospitals.237,428 Open B
Table 4.3.10: Outcome 10 – Health System Capacity and Quality
Accenture Australia Holdings Pty LtdProvision of documentation relating to Australian Government Information Management Office requirements for the Individual Electronic HealthRecord business case.75,240 Direct C
Ascent Consulting Pty LtdIndividual Electronic Health Record business case review.60,000 Direct B
Communio Pty Ltd Evaluation of the broadband for the Health Managed Networks Grants Program.53,680 Panel C
Communio Pty Ltd Evaluation of the HealthConnect Program.55,200 Panel C
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services. 12,210 Open A
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services. 44,000 Open A
Ernst and Young Develop evaluation of the 2006–10 Better Arthritis and Osteoporosis Care Initiative.272,591 SelectB
Ernst and Young Review of Cardiovascular Disease Programs.187,600 Direct C
Health Informatics Society of AustraliaReview the Australian Health Informatics Workforce.55,400 Direct A
Mallesons Stephens JaquesProvision of legal services. 50,000 Open A
Urbis Pty Ltd Develop a framework for the evaluation of the Rural Palliative Care Program.63,919 Open C
Urbis Pty Ltd Evaluation of the Asthma Management Program.178,001 Open B
Table 4.3.11: Outcome 11 – Mental Health
Australian Bureau of Statistics VICBaseline data on perinatal depression screening – infant feeding practices.13,000 Direct B
Graham Martin Consultancy services in relation to the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.14,400 Direct B
Health Outcomes International Pty LtdEvaluation of the Mental Health Support for drought affected communities.150,416 Panel C
Health Outcomes International Pty LtdReview of the Multicultural Mental Health Australia Project.60,416 SelectA
Lesley Russell Review of mental health initiatives across Australian jurisdictions.22,000 Direct C
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 55,000 PanelA
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 78,000 PanelA
Table 4.3.12: Outcome 12 – Health Workforce Capacity
Australian Government SolicitorsProvision of legal services. 10,000 PanelA
Table 4.3.13: Outcome 13 – Acute Care
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 10,000 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 17,600 PanelA
Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Support and research on hospitals of the future.13,487 Direct C
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 75,000 PanelA
Ernst and Young ACT Review and implementation of activity based funding.152,478 Open C
HealthConsult Pty Ltd Review of the supply, demand and use of cord blood in Australia.444,400 Open A
Health Outcomes International Pty LtdDevelop recommendations for the implementation of the National Eye and Tissue Network.147,884 Open B
Ipsos Public Affairs Pty LtdResearch services – Organ and Tissue Donation Community Awareness Campaign.161,205 Open C
Jamieson Foley Developing a scoping paper on a mixed public/private health system for 2020.10,896 Direct C
Mallesons Stephen JaquesProvision of legal services. 30,000 PanelA
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Actuarial Pty LtdReview of the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups Classification System Development Process.215,000 Panel C
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, VICHealthEstablishment of a national agency for illness prevention and health promotion.10,700 Direct B
University of Canberra Distribution of health costs by Australian households research.60,882 Direct C
Table 4.3.14: Outcome 14 – Biosecurity and Emergency Response
Allan Lindsay Black Expert opinion for new and existing chemical assessments.19,800 Direct B
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 56,000 PanelA
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 28,078 PanelA
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 80,000 PanelA
Grass Roots Contracting Update of the Agricultural Practices Compendium.45,000 Direct A
Ian R. Falconer Water ConsultantsExpert advice on drinking water guidelines.12,000 Direct B
Leeden Associates Pty LtdExpert advice on Australia’s response/preparedness to the H1N1 Influenza 2009.75,000 Direct B
MSR Consulting Pty Ltd Expert opinion on the analysis and evaluation of dermal absorption studies.12,500 Direct B
Peter James Abbott Expert opinion, mentoring and review of toxicology evaluation and public health risk assessment.85,800 Direct B
Resolution Consulting Services PtyReview of the business operations within the Office of Chemical Safety.20,550 Panel C
Templeton Galt Pty Ltd Expert advice on Australia’s response/preparedness to the H1N1 Influenza 2009.75,000 Direct B
The Adelaide Research and Innovation Investment TrustExternal evaluation of reviews on behalf of the National Drugs and Poisons Scheduling Committee.10,000 Direct B
Walter Turnbull Probity advice for influenza virus A vaccines.15,840 Direct B
Table 4.3.15: Outcome 15 – Development of a Stronger and Internationally Competitive Australian Sports Sector and Encouragement of Greater Participation in Sport by All Australians
David William Lyle WebsterAustralian Sports Anti-Doping Authority structure and governance review.40,080 Direct B
Horizon Research* Qualitative research for the Saving Lives in the Water DVD.150,742 Direct C
Mallesons Stephen JaquesProvision of legal services. 14,136 PanelA
VT Coach Pty Ltd Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority structure and governance review.43,830 Direct B
Table 4.3.16: Cross Outcome
Australian Bureau of Statistics VICConduct of the Patient Experience Survey in 2009–10.627,000 SelectC
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 14,486 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 15,397 PanelA
Australian Government SolicitorProvision of legal services. 40,000 PanelA
Avanade Australia Pty LtdReview active directory design and implementation process.77,000 SelectA
C3 Business Solutions Pty LtdDevelopment of an information management strategy for the Department of Health and Ageing.74,001 PanelA
Centre for Public Management To engage an investigator to undertake a review of recruitment actions.50,000 Direct A
CGF Phoenix Pty Ltd Investigation of an alleged breach of the APS Code of Conduct.50,000 Direct A
Clayton UtzProvision of legal services. 43,000 PanelA
Coffey Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd Lease negotiations for departmental accommodation.36,300 Direct B
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services.15,791 PanelA
DLA Phillips Fox Provision of legal services.147,227 PanelA
Lewis Troutman and Associates Pty LtdDraft Protocol between the Department and Unions.10,000 Direct B
Lewis Troutman and Associates Pty LtdProvision of library services. 30,000Direct A
M Love and D Toole and J.S WilsonInvestigation of an alleged breach of the APS Code of Conduct.50,000 Direct A
Mallesons Stephen JaquesProvision of legal services. 71,500 PanelA
Mallesons Stephen JaquesProvision of legal services. 131,522 PanelA
Minter Ellison Provision of legal services. 15,000 PanelA
Oakton AA Services Pty LtdFacilitation and analysis of Business Group activities and functions.60,000 PanelA
Oliver Winder Pty Ltd Department’s Independent Audit Committee Chair.138,600 SelectB
Phillip Jones and Associates Pty LtdAudit and review of the 2009–10 Accommodation Project.50,160 SelectB
Thomas Whayman and McCarthyInvestigation of an alleged breach of the APS Code of Conduct.50,000 Direct A
Webb, Linda M (Trading as The Ellenelle Group)Implementation of the 2008 Financial Review.292,500 Direct B
Table 4.3.17: Comparison Expenditure on Consultancy Services During 2006–07, 2007–08 and 2008–09.
$35.02m $32.97m $32.10m
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