Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret procurement requirements.
- Consultation is undertaken with stakeholders to determine whether viable alternatives to procurement exist that address identified business need, to define and clarify requirements, and to justify the procurement decision.
- Scoping of procurement requirements is conducted identifying outcomes, objectives and logistics/supply chain factors.
- Market analysis is conducted to identify factors that may impact on procurement decisions.
- Procurement approvals and appropriations are confirmed for whole-of-life of the activity.
- Information on sources of supply is accessed to determine possible providers and any conflict of interest is identified and resolved.
- Planned provider contract arrangements are specified in accordance with legislation, policy and probity requirements.
- Issues and opportunities are investigated for integration into procurement activity.
- Plan procurement activities.
- Procurement requirement that meets legislative, policy and probity requirements is outlined from transition to close-out.
- Opportunities to obtain stakeholder input at all stages of the procurement process are actively planned.
- Resource requirements are confirmed and committed in a timely manner and responsible authorities are nominated.
- Strategies for briefing potential bidders are included when required, are practical and meet probity requirements of fairness and impartiality, public sector standards and organisational protocols.
- Consideration is given to environmental and sustainability practices along with corporate social responsibility practices at all stages of the procurement process.
- Develop procurement plans.
- Procurement approval documentation and procurement plan are developed and approved which contain relevant detail about the procurement process and desired business outcomes, according to organisational policy and public sector standards.
- Stakeholder input is sought at all stages during the development of the procurement plan.
- Probity risks in the procurement process are expressly considered during the development of the procurement plan.
- Approved procurement plan or strategy is communicated to stakeholders.