RfP title: FTA Ecosystem – Operational Model, Selection of Sectors and Provinces & Pilot Plan
RfP reference: PR.TN016
RfP issue date: 21 May 2026
Introduction
Aus4Growth (A4G) is a partnership between Australia and Vietnam and aims to close gaps in policy and practice to support enhanced economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy and transport, inclusion, and digital acceleration.
Building on previous programs – Aus4Reform and Aus4Transport – A4G integrates emerging initiatives in economy, energy, trade, inclusion, and digital. A4G will directly support the priorities of the Australia – Vietnam Development Partnership Plan 2025-2030 and the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (March 2024).
A4G is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by Boston Consulting Group.
Activity Description
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as Managing Contractor of the A4G program on behalf of DFAT, invites suitable qualified service providers to submit proposals to support the Multilateral Trade Policy Department (MTPD) under Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in operationalising Vietnam’s proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Ecosystem.
This activity will support the translation of the existing FTA Ecosystem masterplan into a practical and evidence-based operational model, including the development of governance and coordination arrangements, identification of pilot sectors and provinces, and enterprise-level research to ensure the FTA Ecosystem responds to the practical needs of Vietnamese businesses. The FTA Ecosystem also need to consider inclusiveness of firms, women-led businesses, and enterprise located outside major export hubs who often face higher information, compliance, and coordination cost when attempting to use FTAs.
This activity will support MOIT’s planned pilot phase commencing from July 2026 across three priority sectors and selected provinces, while informing the long-term rollout and service delivery model of the FTA Ecosystem.
Full scope of services, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions are provided in the RfP documentation.
Timeline:
- RfP Issue Date: 21 May 2026
- Deadline for Registration of Intent to submit a proposal: 5:00 PM (Hanoi time), 25 May 2026
- Deadline for Submission of clarification questions: 5:00 PM (Hanoi time), 1 June 2026
- Closing Date and Time: 5:00 PM (Hanoi time), 15 June 2026
Submission:
Proposals must be in English, follow the page limits and address all of the selection criteria specified in the RfP document.
Please send the electronic proposal to the designated contact as below. Your email must have the subject heading as “PR.TN016 – Proposal (Name of supplier) “FTA Ecosystem – Operational Model, Selection of Sectors and Provinces & Pilot Plan”
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Contact name |
Karen Richardson |
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Position |
A4G Operations Manager |
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