The Treasurer is responsible for setting the rules and policy direction for government procurement. This includes the approval of any new policies and future policy updates.
PSSA oversees and maintains the Framework including the introduction of any new or revised Framework documents.
The following governance arrangements have been established to complement PSSA roles and functions:
The Procurement Review Committee (PRC) has been established as part of the governance arrangements for the new South Australian Government Procurement Framework.
The PRC will provide strategic oversight and review high-risk and/or high value acquisitions undertaken by government agencies covered by Treasurer’s Instruction 18 Procurement (‘TI 18’) and provide advice to the Under Treasurer and Treasurer.
The PRC will:
- At the request of Cabinet, the Treasurer, a Minister or a Chief Executive of a public authority, review any procurement activities or related matters and make recommendations based on the outcome of the review
- Review activity plans of agencies to identify procurements that require the oversight and review by Procurement Services SA (for example procurements that are high risk, value or of public interest)
- Review and endorse strategies for the establishment of across-government contracts
- Review and endorse procurement policies, including revisions, issued under TI 18, prior to the approval of the Treasurer
- Review supplier complaints relating to procurement processes and make recommendations to the Treasurer in accordance with the Supplier Complaints Guideline issued by DTF.
Membership
Membership of the PRC is via appointment by the Treasurer.
Collectively the PRC has practical knowledge of and experience in:
- Procurement
- Financial management, performance and risk
- Information technology
- Legal
- Health
- Public projects (including construction)
- Community services
The following members are appointed to the PRC:
| Name | Role / Department |
|---|---|
| Mark Carey (Chair) | Executive Director, Shared Services SA, Department of Treasury and Finance |
| Eva Balan-Vnuk | Executive Director / Government Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of the Premier and Cabinet |
| Catherine Anderson | Executive Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's Office |
| Nick Ashley | Chief Financial Officer, Department of Human Services |
| Nathan Hawkes | Chief Procurement Officer, Department for Education |
| Sandy Burness | A/Executive Director, Budget and Performance, Department of Treasury and Finance |
| Mike Gibbons | Senior Manager Supply Chain, SA Water |
| Judith Formston | Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate Services, Department for Health and Wellbeing |
| Jody King | Acting Executive Director, Procurement Services SA, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Procurement Review Committee Meetings 2024
| Meeting Dates |
|---|
| Thursday 21 March 2024 |
| Thursday 9 May 2024 |
| Thursday 13 June 2024 |
HOP comprises a large group of public authority procurement leaders which gathers regularly to discuss emerging issues and changes relating to government procurement. HOP has a strategic role in assisting Procurement Services SA to deliver improved procurement outcomes across the public sector.
The IAG comprises representatives from various industry sector bodies (e.g. not-for-profit, Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) and Construction) and the Industry Advocate.
The IAG’s role is to improve government’s engagement with industry, drive innovation and identify ongoing opportunities to reduce the complexity and costs of tendering for government work.