The new Procurement Framework centres on five key principles including maximising the opportunity for South Australian business participation and improving engagement with industry.

Procurement Services SA, Department of Treasury and Finance, will publish a Forward Procurement Plan on behalf of all public authorities to inform prospective suppliers about future procurement opportunities.

Public authorities, through PSSA, will inform suppliers of their intentions to undertake a procurement (valued above $55,000) and indicative timing in the coming 24-month period.

Public authorities will also indicate the likelihood the procurement activity will proceed at the date specified.