Procurement policies

The Department of Finance and Deregulation publishes web-based guides to assist officials' understanding of the procurement process. These guides incorporate principles, practice, and tips and traps for complying with relevant legislation and policy requirements. Key procurement guides, by category, include the following:

Policy Framework:

  Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines

  Procurement Connected Policies

  Cooperative Agency Procurement

  Incorporating Sustainability

Accountability and Transparency:

  Ethics and Probity in Procurement

  Transparency in Australian Government Procurement

  Handling Complaints

  Providing Feedback

Procurement Practice:

  Procurement Process Considerations

  Evaluating Options in Procurement Contracts and Panel Arrangements

  Panel Arrangements and Multi-Use Lists

  Exemption from Mandatory Procurement Procedures

Reporting Requirements:

  Annual Procurement Plans

  Notification of Approaches to the Market

•  Contracts and Agency Agreements

  Additional Reporting on Consultancies

  Additional Reporting on Confidentiality

Contract Issues:

  Assessing Financial Viability

  Confidentiality throughout the Procurement Cycle

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