In addition to the evaluation criteria for the procurement of the project, other relevant legislation, policies, and processes (as amended from time to time) must also be complied with, including:
• ICAC Direct Negotiations: Guidelines for Managing Risks
• NSW Procurement Policy Framework for Government Agencies5
• NSW Supplier Code of Conduct6
• The NSW Government Direct Dealing Guidelines7; and
• The NSW Government Unsolicited Proposals: Guide for Submission and Assessment8 (Unsolicited Proposals Guide).
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5 See https://buy.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/procurement-policy-framework. Refer also to PBD 2019-05 for covered procurement, particularly Clause 15 where direct negotiation is permitted.
6 See https://buy.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/supplier-code-of-conduct.
7 See https://buy.nsw.gov.au/resources/direct-dealing-guidelines.