Foreword
The way in which government manages its multi-billion dollar annual spend on goods, services and capital works has far reaching implications for Queenslanders. The challenge is to harness the power of procurement to deliver the best outcomes for agencies, industry and the broader community.
In 2000, Queensland’s procurement policy was reformed. Agencies were given greater flexibility to achieve procurement outcomes consistent with the Government’s Priorities and their own agency objectives and service delivery requirements.
The State Procurement Policy 2008 consolidates the gains made by its predecessor, the State Purchasing Policy, and takes procurement to the next level. The Policy has been developed through an extensive consultation process, which included agencies, industry and unions.
The new State Procurement Policy aims to unlock the benefits of procurement including:
- better agency buying performance, reflected in increased savings, avoidance of unnecessary cost and improved service delivery
- building Queensland’s regions by ensuring competitive local businesses receive a fair go
- making government supply opportunities more transparent, and easier for business to access
- growing a diverse and innovative economy
- fostering a sustainable future
- maintaining fairness standards in employee conditions.
Agencies must continue to seek to advance Government Priorities through their spending, while securing value for money with probity and accountability. This Policy provides clear direction to assist agencies to achieve these objectives more effectively.
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology |
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