Explanatory notes

Guide to documentation

The State Procurement Policy and associated documentation consists of:

  • the Policy statement including its intent, objectives, operation and administration
  • foundation concepts that explain the Policy objectives and an operational concept that outlines how to apply the sustainable procurement aspects of the Policy
  • better procurement guidance that assists agencies and suppliers to understand government procurement practices.
The State Procurement Policy requires agencies to establish and maintain procurement procedures which outline their procurement systems and practices