| Guidance note: The local content requirements for the Project should be specified in the Invitation for EOI. Procuring Agencies should refer to the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources website found at www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/victorian-industry-participation-policy for any updates to the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Agency Guidelines to be reflected in this Section 8.1 (Local Jobs First - Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP)). This Section 8.1 (Local Jobs First - Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP)) has been drafted on the basis that a project has been declared a 'Strategic Project' for the purposes of VIPP. |
The Local Jobs First - Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) seeks to maximise opportunities for Australian, New Zealand and Victorian suppliers (local suppliers) to compete for government business on the basis of best value for money over the life of the goods or services. The VIPP is implemented by Victorian Government departments and agencies to help drive local industry development.
[Insert Project title] has been declared a 'Strategic Project' for the purposes of the VIPP. As a result, all Shortlisted Respondents will be advised, in the RFP Phase, of the minimum Local Content requirements for the Project. Proposals will require the submission of a Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) outlining how the Local Content requirements will be achieved. Information contained in the LIDP will be assessed as part of the evaluation criteria for the RFP Phase.
More information on the VIPP can be accessed online at www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/victorian-industry-participation-policy.