Is the "BEST" tender the CHEAPEST, or the one that does the task most effectively, with the highest quality and standards? For my money I would prefer that I, my friends and family are flown by RFDS. If it costs a few more dollars in my taxes, I can live with that.
You are muddying the waters with that quote. This is about providing aviation services to the Victorian Health Department, not charitable medical care to the rural people of Australia.
I suggest you look at the history of the Air Ambulance Victoria and the services they have provided to the people of Victoria.