NSW Government Invites Accommodation Providers to Join Preferred Accommodation Program
July 7th 2025 - New South Wales Treasury is excited to announce an open invitation for accommodation providers across New South Wales to participate in the NSW Government Preferred Accommodation Program for the period 2025-27. This strategic initiative will be facilitated through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on the online platform CVENT/Lanyon, managed by FCM Consulting.
The primary focus of this RFP is to significantly increase the NSW Government's accommodation inventory, with a strong emphasis on expanding options in regional and remote locations within NSW. This move aims to bolster local economies and provide government officials with convenient accommodation options throughout the state.
Accommodation providers are encouraged to seize this unique opportunity to be part of an impactful goverment initiative. This partnership not only supports local growth but also enhances service delivery to NSW officials across all areas of the state.
Benefits for accommodation providers
- Access to government business across regional and metro areas from a reliable customer
- Opportunity to increase market share with program preferred status
- Long term partnership potential with a stable customer base across all government departments
- Simplified procurement process, supported by FCM Consulting team
- Ongoing program support via FCM Consulting.
Year 1 results for FCMC
- Increase in preferred compliance 30%
- Increase in program coverage 20% (defined as reducing non-preferred and off contract spend)
Important Dates for RFP Timeline
- RFP Issue Date: 26 June 2025
- Clarification Questions Period: 26 June 2025 - 02 July 2025
- RFP Closing Date & Time: 5pm AEDT, 09 July 2025
- Vendors Appointed: September 2025 (Indicative dates only; NSW Government may amend timelines if required.)
Interested vendors are required to download and thoroughly review the Terms & Conditions document available on the NSW Govt Accommodation RFP Portal.
FCM Consulting will oversee this process through 2025-2027, ensuring comprehensive management of accommodation providers within the program. This includes regular reporting and auditing of rates, ensuring quality and compliance across participating accommodations.
For further details and participation information, visit the NSW Government RFP information site: Buy NSW.