GITC FAQ's
- What is GITC?
- What are ICT products and services?
- Who is required to use GITC?
- Can Eligible Non-Government Bodies use GITC?
- What is the ICT Purchasing Framework?
- Is there training provided on the V5 Framework?
- What are the Contractor’s reporting requirements in relation to Customer Contracts (clause 7.14)?
Q. What is GITC?
A. The Government Information Technology Contracting Framework Version 5 (GITC V5) contains standard contractual terms and conditions for use in the acquisition of Information Communication & Technology (ICT) products and services.
By signing the GITC Agreement, suppliers of ICT products and/or services pre-agree to utilise a standard set of contractual terms and conditions in their commercial dealings with Government agencies. As the majority of contractual provisions are pre-agreed through the GITC Contract Authority, the time associated in negotiating contracts between the Customer and the Contractor is reduced.
View the GITC Version 5 Framework documents.
Q. What are ICT products and services?
A. Information Communication Technology (ICT) products and services are defined as all types of technology (data, voice, video etc) and associated resources which relate to the capture, storage, retrieval, transfer, communication or dissemination of information through the use of electronic media. It encompasses the equipment, software, facilities and human resources required for the implementation of information technology, namely equipment, software, facilities and services.
Q. Who is required to use the GITC Framework?
A. All Queensland Government Agencies which fall under the Queensland State Purchasing Policy (SPP) are required to use GITC for the procurement of ICT products and/or services. The SPP covers a Department or a statutory body as defined in the Financial Administration and Audit Act (Qld) 1977. It also covers Government Owned Corporations (GOCs) and its subsidiaries where the Shareholding Ministers have give notification pursuant to s. 123 of the Government Owned Corporation Act 1993.
For further information regarding these requirements and who it affects please also refer to Information Standard 13 – ICT Procurement.
Q. Can Eligible Non-Government Bodies use GITC?
A . Subject to agreement with each individual ICT supplier, Eligible Non-Government Bodies (such as charities) may be eligible to use GITC and purchase products and services specified in each ICT supplier’s Price List (Schedule A3).
Q. What benefits does the GITC provide?
A. There are a number of benefits offered to both Queensland Government buyers and ICT suppliers through GITC, including:
- streamlining the ICT procurement process between the public and private sectors;
- providing consistency in both ICT purchasing and contractual arrangements across Governments and the ICT industry;
- providing greater protection to the Government in its procurement activities;
- addressing the demands of the ever-changing ICT environment;
- creating an open and competitive ICT business environment for buyers and suppliers;
- reducing the cost of doing business for both buyers and suppliers by providing standard and effective contractual provisions.
Q. What is the ICT Purchasing Framework?
A. The procurement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods and/or services by State Government agencies is subject not only to the general directives of the State Purchasing Policy 2000 but also to specific policies which have been formulated by the Government to address particular needs and objectives in this area.
These specific policies form the ICT Procurement framework, which consists of two parts:
- Best Practices in ICT Procurement, a guide to assist agencies in implementation.
Q. Is there training provided on the GITC V5 Framework?
A. Training sessions and workshops on the V5 Framework are available to both Government and the ICT industry. These sessions are scheduled according to demand. Please use the following link to view further details - V5 Training Program.
Q. What are the Contractor’s reporting requirements in relation to Customer Contracts (clause 7.14)?
A. It is a condition of GITC Version 5 accreditation (clause 7.14 of Part 1) that the Contractor must provide the Contract Authority (GITC Services) with certain information regarding Customer Contracts which have been executed in the previous Reporting Period. The information required to be provided will depend on the value of the Customer Contract.
It is important to note that a 'nil response' must be submitted to the Contract Authority if no relevant Customer Contracts have been created within the previous Reporting Period.
Please use the following link to view further details regarding these requirements – Customer Contract Information.
Last updated 14 October 2009