The South Australian Government Procurement Framework (the Framework) is designed to empower public authorities to engage with industry, clients and communities to innovate and take balanced risks to pursue better outcomes. It applies consistent rules and governs the way in which public authorities manage their procurement processes.
The Framework applies to South Australian public authorities, as defined by the Public Finance and Audit Act 1987, that buy goods and services, including construction projects valued up to $165,000 (incl. GST).
SA Government Procurement Framework
Treasurer's Instructions 18 Procurement
Treasurer’s Instructions 18 Procurement (TI 18) provides Chief Executives with clear accountability and responsibility to establish local procurement governance arrangements and processes suitable to their requirements.
There are four policies and four supporting schedules that set the minimum requirements for each key procurement activity (planning, sourcing and managing a contract) as well as governance and reporting.
Procurement Governance Policy
This policy is divided into five parts:
- Key procurement principles
- Procurement governance
- Public authority procurement frameworks
- Procurement activity planning & reporting
- Procurement policy & process
Each part contains key information about the across government approach to procurement.
Procurement Planning Policy
This policy outlines the requirements to plan a procurement process (i.e. acquisition strategy) on behalf of the South Australian Government.
Sourcing Policy
This policy outlines the requirements for approaching the market to source goods and services on behalf of the South Australian Government.
Contract Management Policy
This policy outlines the requirements for managing and administering contracts on behalf of the South Australian Government.
Emergency Situations Procurement Schedule
This schedule sets out the requirements to ensure that appropriate management practices are in place for the procurement of goods and services under an emergency, in accordance with the provisions of emergency-related legislation.
Emergency Situations Procurement Schedule
Emergency Situations Procurement Schedule Information Sheet
Reporting Schedule
This schedule sets out procurement reporting requirements for public authorities subject to Treasurer's Instructions 18 Procurement.
Supplier Complaints Schedule
This schedule provides direction and guidance s on handling supplier complaints relating to procurements undertaken by South Australian public authorities.
Unsolicited Proposals Schedule
This schedule provides an overview of the government's process for managing unsolicited proposals.
Other considerations
South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) is a complementary policy focussing on promoting government spending that results in economic development for South Australia and that capable South Australian businesses are given full, fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in government contracts.
SAIPP is a high-level framework for delivering requirements of section 4 of the Industry Advocate Act 2017
Government procurement adheres to a range of additional legislation, government policies, instructions and agreements including:
- Treasurer’s Instructions
- Premier and Cabinet Circulars
- PC027 Disclosure of Government Contracts
- PC044 South Australian Funding Policy for the Not for Profit Sector
- State and Commonwealth legislation
- International Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)