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 |
Matt Hardy | Chief Commercial Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Sandy Burness | Acting Executive Director, Department of Treasury and Finance |
Judith Formston | 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 member | Public Sector member |
SA/NT Council, Australian Information Industry Association (external site) | |
The NFP-AG 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:
| Sector member | Public Sector member |
SA Council of Social Service (external site) (co-chair) | Procurement SA (Government co-chair) |
Aboriginal Business Industry Chamber of South Australia (external site) | |
| Department of Human Services | |
| Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet | |
SA Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network (external site) | external site) |
(external site) | |
Upcoming meetings
Procurement Review Committee
05 Dec 2024
20 Feb 2025
24 Apr 2025
19 Jun 2025