Government Procurement

The Government Services Group (GSG) contributes to sound financial management of the State’s fiscal resources through better value for money outcomes in Whole of Government and departmental procurement.

GSG contributes to achievement of better value for money by:

• Providing services to the Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) to champion best practice across whole of government, including:
  • development of whole of government procurement policy and processes;
  • analysis and advice on major departmental procurement processes for VGPB approval; and
  • monitoring and analysis of departmental procurement activity.
• Providing website-based systems which provide information to:
  • departments and other interested parties on VGPB policy and procurement best practice;
  • businesses on tender opportunities and processes; and
  • interested parties on Government contracts.
• Establishing and managing state purchase contracts with significant savings to Government.
• Developing and managing whole of government training programs for Victorian Government employees and suppliers. This is mostly done through the Procurement and Contracting Centre for Education and Research (PACCER), which delivers procurement training courses and also information sessions for businesses. This ensures that DTF personnel, as well as other departmental personnel, can maximise value for money from procurement activities.

Procurement for Buyers

VGPB policies set benchmark standards for procurement of non-construction goods and services in Victorian Government departments and a number of Administrative Offices. It is mandatory for departments to comply with VGPB policies. In addition, the VGPB website provides information such as procurement process guides, templates and tools and State Purchase Contracts.

• For more information on government procurement services, visit the Victorian Government Purchasing Board website at www.vgpb.vic.gov.au

Procurement for Suppliers

Victorian Government Tenders System
The Victorian Government Tenders System is the single entry point to access tenders over $100K in value. Tenders can be viewed by agency, category and status including advance, current and closed. The website also provides information to suppliers such as purchasing contacts, links to useful sites and frequently asked questions.

• Visit the Victorian Government Tenders website at www.tenders.vic.gov.au

Contracts Publishing System
The Contracts Publishing System contains information about contracts entered into by Victorian Government departments and some agencies. Departments are required to disclose summary information about contracts >$100,000. However, both departments and agencies are required to disclose the text of contracts >$10 million. The website also allows to view contracts by agency, category and expiry date. In addition, a search facility is available to search contracts between date ranges.

• Visit the Victorian Government Contracts website at www.contracts.vic.gov.au

Procurement Training

PACCER, the Procurement and Contracting Centre for Education and Research, provides training which is practical, accessible, and responsive. PACCER courses are designed to maximise immediate skills transfer to the workplace and apply Adult Learning Principles.

• For more information about PACCER courses, visit the website at www.paccer.vic.gov.au