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ComputerWorld reports on a Simpson Grierson update to Government Procurement Guidelines:
Following the Rules of public sector buying
Some key things:
- applies to all “public service departmentsâ€
- applies to all contracts for goods and services that exceed a threshold of $100,000. (So the price for your start up software sweetheart deal is $95k).
- you can start engagement with a prototype where the cost is under this threshold
- Post Award obligations: Once the contract has been awarded, the department must inform all tenderers of the decision and, if requested, explain to each unsuccessful tenderer why they were unsuccessful. A notice outlining the key aspects of the contract, including the name of the successful party and the contract value, must be published on GETS even if an open tender was not conducted. Excellent!
It would be great to see a further exception. Something like: When the cost is under 500k and the supplier has existing public sector references the department can select a chosen vendor but this must be notified.Â
It would be great to see an official appointed where procurement issues can be raised.Â
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