4.3  Conformance to procurement rules and guideline

This audit assessed whether the procurement for the redevelopment project was conducted in line with relevant policy and guidance, and focussing on whether:

•  the procurement approach complied with Partnership Victoria Guidelines

•  any post-tender project scope changes or proposed contractual terms materially impacted on the tender put to market (i.e., all tenderers were given fair/equal opportunity to tender)

•  the project agreement allocates risk between the parties in line with the Partnerships Victoria guidelines and protects the state's interests (including professional indemnity, dispute resolution, and abatement/liquidated damages clauses)

•  probity was enforced and maintained through all key procurement stages, including any structured negotiations and prior to awarding the contract

•  the state was provided with soundly based assurance that the conduct of the procurement process met probity and other relevant government procurement requirements.

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