The purpose at this procurement step is to seek tenders from potential service providers using approved sourcing methods and select an acceptable and capable service provider/s that provides the best value for money. At the conclusion of the tender process a contracted service provider is identified. 

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Key deliverables of this procurement stage include:

·         Tenders received from tenderers.

·         Record of tender documents issued, including addenda.

·         Record of tenders received.

·         Identification of capable service providers.

·         Evaluation of tenders and recommendation report.

·         Recommendation review report.

·         Approval to contract with recommended tenderer.

·         A contract and contract documents.

·         Notification to unsuccessful tenderers.

·         Contract details published.

Identification of capable service providers can be assisted by offering selective tendering opportunities to the prequalified service providers.

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Procurement Framework Instruments

NSW Government agencies are required to use the following Procurement Framework instruments.                      

• NSW Government Tendering Guidelines 
• Treasury Appraisal/Monitoring of Construction Projects
• NSW Government Code of Practice for Procurement
• ICAC Advice on Major Development Proposals (refer to Premier's Memo 2005-08)
• Pitfalls or Probity: Tendering and Purchasing Case Studies
• Contracting for Services: The Probity Perspective
• Direct Negotiations - Guidelines for Managing Risks in Direct Negotiations 
• NSW Government Electronic Procurement Implementation Strategy (refer to Premier's Memo 2001-16)
• Electronic Tendering System - www.tenders.nsw.gov.au
• Online System for sharing and managing project information- www.asset.gov.com.au
• Guidelines for Government Advertising  
• Use of probity auditors by Government agencies (refer to Premiers Memorandum 98-12) 
• Tender Evaluation Review (refer Gateway Review Process)
• Disclosure of Information on Government Contracts with the Private Sector (refer to Premier's Memorandum 2007-01)
• NSW Government Prequalification of Service Providers Guidelines
• Financial Assessment Services    

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Contact details

For further information please contact:
 

NSW Procurement Client Support Centre

Telephone:  1800 NSW BUY (1800 679 289)

Email:         nswp_support@commerce.nsw.gov.au