Whole of government strategic oversight
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.
Procurement SA is the chief advisor on all government procurement activity and oversees the Framework.
There are also expert groups that help inform the strategic direction of procurement for the state. These are:
The PRC provide strategic oversight and review high-risk and/or high value acquisitions undertaken by government agencies covered by Treasurer’s Instructions 18 Procurement (‘TI 18’) and provide advice to the Under Treasurer and Treasurer. The PRC also review the investigations of unresolved supplier complaints.
Membership of the PRC is via appointment by the Treasurer.
Collectively the PRC has practical knowledge of and experience in a range of areas such as procurement, financial management, information technology, legal, health, public projects (including construction) and community services.
Membership includes:
Member | Role / Department |
|---|---|
Mark Carey (Chair) | Executive Director, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Greg Raymond | Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Sandy Burness | Acting Executive Director, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Judith Brown | Deputy Chief Executive, Department for Health and Wellbeing |
Will Luker | A/Government Chief Information Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Nick Ashley | Chief Financial Officer, Department of Human Services |
Nathan Hawkes | Chief Procurement Officer, Department for Education |
Mike Gibbons | Senior Manager Supply Chain, SA Water |
Steven Buckham | Executive Solicitor, Attorney-General’s Department |
GPN is a large group of agency procurement leaders that regularly meet to discuss emerging issues and changes relating to government procurement.
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.
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.
Membership includes:
Industry members:
Australian Industry Group
Business SA
Civil Contractors Federation SA
Consult Australia
Master Builders Association of SA
Regional Development SA
SA Council of Social Service
SA/NT Council, Australian Information Industry Association
University of Adelaide
Public Sector members:
Procurement SA
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Office of the Industry Advocate
SA Health
SA Small Business Commission
The NFPAG works together to encourage collaborative partnerships between government and the NFP sector by promoting and encouraging innovation and improvements to NFP procurement practice.
Membership includes:
NFP Sector members:
SA Council of Social Service (Co Chair)
AC Care
Child and Family Focus SA
Conversation Council of SA
Linking Futures
SA Philanthropy Network
SA Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network
Volunteering SA & NT
Arts Industry Council
Public Sector members:
Procurement SA (Co Chair)
Create SA, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Department for Education
Department for Correctional Services
Department of Child Protection
Department of Health and Wellbeing
Department of Human Services
Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet