How Tango Helps Government Agencies Get Their Share of the Digital Capability Fund

Western Australia is at a key point in its digital journey. With a $900 million Digital Capability Fund (DCF) now available, there is significant pressure to update old systems, provide connected digital services, and achieve the goals outlined in the WA Government Strategy 2025 – 2029.

The digital priorities are Advocacy and Education, Advisory and Technical Support, Finance and Supply, Data and Digital Facility Sharing, and Opportunity Facilitation.  However, securing funding and making a real impact requires expertise. That’s where Tango comes in.

The Opportunity:

The Digital Capability Fund was created to support government entities by:

  • Accelerating digital service reform
  • Targeting strategic ICT investments
  • Upgrading legacy systems
  • Reducing risk and duplication
  • Delivering better outcomes for the WA community

Projects are evaluated based on their alignment, impact, feasibility, and risk mitigation, with risk being the most heavily weighted factor at 40%. The Office of Digital Government (DGoV) oversees the process, while the WA Government makes the final decisions.

Success involves more than meeting eligibility criteria. It requires a solid, evidence-based business case that clearly communicates the investment’s value. That is exactly how Tango helps our clients secure their share of the fund.

How Tango Helps You Win

We are an independent IT consultancy that WA Government agencies trust for strategic and unbiased advice. Our job is to guide you through every step of the digital funding process, from preparing your case to supporting delivery.

We create persuasive, low-risk business cases that show impact, value for money, and strategic fit.

How We Can Help You Secure Digital Capability Funding

Tango supports government agencies through every step of the funding process:

Define the Change  

We help clarify what needs to change and why through:

Build the Business Case 

We prepare documentation that meets DCF expectations:

  • Clear statements of the reasons for change
  • Defined operational, financial, and commodity benefits
  • Cost estimates, high-level timelines, and ROI modelling
  • Risk and compliance analysis meeting DCF criteria

Run a Market Informed RFI 

We manage a Request for Information process to validate solution feasibility and cost:

  • Engage potential suppliers with your draft requirements without compromising your eventual tendering options
  • Gather real-world data to strengthen the business case
  • Summarise findings to show preparedness and due diligence

Align with Governance and Assessment Criteria 

We make sure your proposal fits DCF’s scoring framework:

  • Address cyber risk, compliance, and service continuity
  • Position your project within WA Government priorities
  • Provide assurance documentation that satisfies Treasury and DGov

Support Project Delivery 

Once funding is secured, we can continue to offer strategic oversight and help with project delivery, including:

When we break it down like this, it may seem overwhelming. But imagine doing it without our support. We’ve helped organisations maximise the benefits of the Digital Capability Fund, and we can do the same for you.

Want Your Share of the DCF?

The time to secure Digital Capability Funding is now. With expert knowledge and proven methods, Tango helps WA government agencies take confident action.

We help you minimise risk, communicate effectively, and create the strongest possible case for funding.

Start your funding journey with Tango.

About the author

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Ian Sloan
Co-Founder

Ian Sloan is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Tango, with over 30 years’ experience helping organisations make smarter, low-risk technology decisions. A lifelong problem solver, Ian specialises in aligning IT strategy with real business value. He’s also a passionate advocate for using emerging tech, like augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to provide meaningful value in education and safety.