How we procure goods, services and works
To achieve the best procurement outcomes, we conduct procurement processes that are accessible, transparent and values driven. We procure goods, services, and works in accordance with our legislation and policies (Procurement Framework).
When spending public money, we have a responsibility to ensure value for money and the best procurement outcomes are pursued. It is useful to understand this framework if you are looking to supply to ACT Government.
Our procurement framework
The ACT Government Procurement Framework is the hierarchy of whole of government procurement related legislation, statutory instruments, policies, guidance, factsheets, tools, templates, and systems that support the Territory to undertake procurement. The Procurement Framework identifies the requirements that apply to all procurements and provides tools to support compliance and better practice.
When ACT Government staff undertake procurement, they will work within these governance arrangements. More information on the Procurement Framework is available on the Procurement Framework factsheet.
Value for money
ACT Government must consider value for money when assessing a bid. Value for money does not mean the cheapest bid, it is the best available procurement outcome which takes a balanced judgement of financial and non-financial factors relevant to the procurement. In pursuing value for money, the ACT Government will consider:
- probity and ethical behaviour
- management of risk
- open and effective competition
- optimising whole of life costs
- anything else prescribed by the Regulation.
Our procurement values
The ACT Government is committed to implementing policies that benefit the community and enhance liveability in the Australian Capital Territory. Procurement decisions should advance the common goals we seek to achieve as a community.
The Charter of Procurement Values aims to ensure our values are reflected in the procurement decisions we make. Our Values include:
A quote or tender may ask you to demonstrate alignment to one or more Procurement Values identified by the Government Buyer team. Demonstrating how your business will perform against the Procurement Values will strengthen your bid and support the ACT Government’s determination that your bid represents the best value for money. More information on our values-led procurement is available on the Charter of Procurement Values document.