Draft Sustainable Procurement and Contracts Policy
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All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months after the Local Government Election. The Procurement Policy was last adopted in December 2020 and is due for review. It has been rewritten to align with the Procurement and Contract Management Framework Standard for Local Government.
Background
The draft Policy provides the principles for all Council officers and representatives to follow when purchasing goods and services and managing associated contracts. It follows the same procurement principles adopted in the previous policy, continuing to place emphasis on the quadruple bottom line (QBL):
The cost and economic impact of the procured product or service
The environmental impact
Any social and ethical implications and
The application of good governance.
The principles and inclusion of local employment outcomes in addition to environmental benefits form part of the QBL and provides strong policy support for local procurement
Local suppliers will benefit from the focus on better procurement by QPRC through the three broad stages: plan, source and manage. As QPRC applies consistent, good procurement practice to be a local customer of choice, this in turn will provide the best chance of reaching successful procurement outcomes that benefit all parties – including providing benefit to local suppliers.
Procurement Thresholds
Adjusted procurement thresholds are recommended for adoption within the Procurement Policy, and have been developed based on:
Alignment to the Standard Framework.
Consultation with stakeholders from 14 local councils who have recommended thresholds that are similar to commonly used levels across the industry.
Less emphasis on the minimum procurement activities by $ value threshold and more guidance around responsibilities for making value for money decisions (considering pricing, level of risk, timeliness of supply, quality of supply and efficient processes.)
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 27 October 2022
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Draft Sustainable Procurement and Contracts policy" in the subject line
By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months after the Local Government Election. The Procurement Policy was last adopted in December 2020 and is due for review. It has been rewritten to align with the Procurement and Contract Management Framework Standard for Local Government.
Background
The draft Policy provides the principles for all Council officers and representatives to follow when purchasing goods and services and managing associated contracts. It follows the same procurement principles adopted in the previous policy, continuing to place emphasis on the quadruple bottom line (QBL):
The cost and economic impact of the procured product or service
The environmental impact
Any social and ethical implications and
The application of good governance.
The principles and inclusion of local employment outcomes in addition to environmental benefits form part of the QBL and provides strong policy support for local procurement
Local suppliers will benefit from the focus on better procurement by QPRC through the three broad stages: plan, source and manage. As QPRC applies consistent, good procurement practice to be a local customer of choice, this in turn will provide the best chance of reaching successful procurement outcomes that benefit all parties – including providing benefit to local suppliers.
Procurement Thresholds
Adjusted procurement thresholds are recommended for adoption within the Procurement Policy, and have been developed based on:
Alignment to the Standard Framework.
Consultation with stakeholders from 14 local councils who have recommended thresholds that are similar to commonly used levels across the industry.
Less emphasis on the minimum procurement activities by $ value threshold and more guidance around responsibilities for making value for money decisions (considering pricing, level of risk, timeliness of supply, quality of supply and efficient processes.)
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 27 October 2022
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Draft Sustainable Procurement and Contracts policy" in the subject line
