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Consultants and Contractors
In reply to Ms PRATT (Frome) (24 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services:
As at 5 August 2024, a total of $2,482,977 (GST exclusive) has been committed for expenditure on consultants and contractors engaged since 1 July 2023.
The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged since 1 July 2023 at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the total estimated cost.
| Consultancies | Method of appointment | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| CTG Security Matrix Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Review current scope of cameras at Kurlana Tapa | $19,800 |
| H/Advisors APA Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provision of strategic advice to support Disability Services transition to being a NDIS provider. | $50,000 |
| Mr Richard Dennis AM PSM | Direct Negotiation | Review of the South Australian Disability Inclusion Act 2018 for Strategic Policy and Reform. | $41,600 |
| The University of Adelaide | Direct Negotiation | Establish a new trauma-informed case management model for Youth Justice and Exceptional Needs. | $140,000 |
| Yellow Wig Communications and Project Management | Direct Negotiation | Screening Unit Project Management and expert advice and support | $499,200 |
| Zed Management Consulting | Direct Negotiation | Identify and assess the current gaps in services and support for young people in South Australia for the Early Intervention Research Directorate. | $59,280 |
| Total | $809,880 | ||
Note: consultancy data has been reviewed as at 5 August 2024. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2023-24 financial statements are finalised.
The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged since 1 July 2023 at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the total estimated cost.
| Contractors | Method of appointment | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| 3Arc Social Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide Strategic Research Agenda | $49,776 |
| Carers Association of SA Incorporated | Direct Negotiation | Provide Carer Support Capacity Training | $80,000 |
| Central Queensland University | Direct Negotiation | Identify South Australian Adults' Attitudes Towards Sports Betting | $77,000 |
| DWS | Direct Negotiation | Provide ongoing support from a developer skilled in Microsoft Azure, .NET, and SQL Server for system design and development | $731,818 |
| Fields Group Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide Security Guard Services | $200,580 |
| Flinders University | Direct Negotiation | Evaluation of Aboriginal Community Partner Services Embedding Phase | $75,000 |
| Jieyun Lian | Direct Negotiation | Provide typesetting services to Concessions and Interpreting Services | $12,395 |
| Lauren Wilkinson | Direct Negotiation | Plan and manage Client Records Management project | $181,350 |
| Lived Experience Australia Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide Strategic Research Agenda | $54,300 |
| Partridge Management | Direct Negotiation | Identify vendor interest, cost, timing estimates, and research CRM capabilities for the Screening unit | $41,300 |
| Peg Consulting Trust | Open Market | Conduct a review of the operations and performance of the Central Assessment Unit for Screening unit | $121,760 |
| The Equality Project Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide the Advance Advocacy Masterclass, an immersive and dynamic program to build the capacity of LGBTIQA+ community leaders and advocates | $23,000 |
| The Trustee for Two Worlds Consultancy Trust | Direct Negotiation | Provide Cultural Supervision of Aboriginal Staff | $24,818 |
| Total | $1,673,097 | ||
Note: contractor data has been reviewed as at 5 August 2024. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2023-24 financial statements are finalised.