1. Manage the transition to a new contract
   • The requirements of the contract are discussed, clarified, and agreed by all parties
   • Responsibilities for establishing and carrying out procedures are assigned to achieve contract outcomes
   • Transition arrangements are confirmed and implemented
   • Effective communication strategies and processes are established and implemented to assist ongoing communication between stakeholders and suppliers
   • Effective performance measures are established
   • Risk management plan is updated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
2. Manage the performance of the contract
   • Progress of the contract is monitored against set targets and performance measures to ensure success of the procurement activity
   • Should monitoring find that set targets and performance measures are not being met, action is taken to rectify performance in a timely manner
   • Advice and support are provided to solve problems, make improvements and maintain progress
   • Opportunities to improve procurement outcomes are sought and negotiated with suppliers
   • Any contract variation is negotiated in accordance with the terms of the contract and organisational policy and procedures
   • Contract variations agreed between the parties are documented and approvals gained
   • Opportunities are provided for stakeholders and suppliers to have input to and receive feedback on progress during the performance of the contract
3. Manage the evaluation of the contract
   • Evaluation of contract performance is undertaken relative to planned performance measures and in consultation with stakeholders and suppliers
   • Conclusions are detailed against agreed criteria and provide a complete picture of performance of the supplier, the organisation's procurement processes and value for money
   • Evaluation outcomes are documented in accordance with organisational requirements to assist improvement in future procurement activities
   • Suppliers and stakeholders are advised of evaluation outcomes in a timely manner in accordance with organisational guidelines

Not applicable

This Evidence Guide must be read in conjunction with the Assessment Guidelines for the National Public Services Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

integrated demonstration of all elements and their related performance criteria and

transition performance and evaluation of contracts

relevant legislation and procedures applied to the procurement process

Interdependent assessment of units

Prerequisite units Nil

Corequisite units Nil

Coassessed units This unit may be coassessed with any of the generalist public sector specific units at Diploma level or above It is recommended that coassessment occurs with some or all of the following units PSPETHCA Promote the Values and Ethos of Public Service PSPLEGNA Promote Compliance with Legislation in the Public Sector PSPPOLIA Manage Policy Implementation PSPGOVA Apply Knowledge of Government Systems and PSPMNGTA Manage Diversity

Co-assessed units: This unit may be co-assessed with any of the generalist public sector specific units at Diploma level or above. It is recommended that co-assessment occurs with some or all of the following units: PSPETHC501A Promote the Values and Ethos of Public Service; PSPLEGN501A Promote Compliance with Legislation in the Public Sector; PSPPOLI501A Manage Policy Implementation; PSPGOV501A Apply Knowledge of Government Systems; and PSPMNGT605A Manage Diversity

Underpinning knowledge

Commonwealth StateTerritory Local Government procurement guidelines

procurement policies and practices

government procurement environment

financial rules and regulation requirements

legal requirements of government contracting

implications of particular contracting agreements

wholeoflife considerations

disposals considerations

procurement approval processes

strategic planning processes

procurement management processes

Law of contract

Trade practices law

Commercial law and relevant legislation

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract

Underpinning skills

project management skills

financial and other resources management skills

communication skills orally and in writing

crosscultural competency including gender and disability

research skills

analytical skills

problem solving using conceptual and reasoning skills

networking skills with clients suppliers stakeholders and end users

Resource implications

assessment may involve reports from supervisors andor managers reports from team members and references from clients

Consistency of performance

evidence to be gathered over time across a range of variables

Contexts of assessment

this competency may be assessed onthejob or in a simulated work environment holistic assessment assessment by way of documented information andor examples of personal work

This Evidence Guide must be read in conjunction with the Assessment Guidelines for the National Public Services Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

integrated demonstration of all elements and their related performance criteria and

transition performance and evaluation of contracts

relevant legislation and procedures applied to the procurement process

Interdependent assessment of units

Prerequisite units Nil

Corequisite units Nil

Coassessed units This unit may be coassessed with any of the generalist public sector specific units at Diploma level or above It is recommended that coassessment occurs with some or all of the following units PSPETHCA Promote the Values and Ethos of Public Service PSPLEGNA Promote Compliance with Legislation in the Public Sector PSPPOLIA Manage Policy Implementation PSPGOVA Apply Knowledge of Government Systems and PSPMNGTA Manage Diversity

Co-assessed units: This unit may be co-assessed with any of the generalist public sector specific units at Diploma level or above. It is recommended that co-assessment occurs with some or all of the following units: PSPETHC501A Promote the Values and Ethos of Public Service; PSPLEGN501A Promote Compliance with Legislation in the Public Sector; PSPPOLI501A Manage Policy Implementation; PSPGOV501A Apply Knowledge of Government Systems; and PSPMNGT605A Manage Diversity

Underpinning knowledge

Commonwealth StateTerritory Local Government procurement guidelines

procurement policies and practices

government procurement environment

financial rules and regulation requirements

legal requirements of government contracting

implications of particular contracting agreements

wholeoflife considerations

disposals considerations

procurement approval processes

strategic planning processes

procurement management processes

Law of contract

Trade practices law

Commercial law and relevant legislation

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract

Underpinning skills

project management skills

financial and other resources management skills

communication skills orally and in writing

crosscultural competency including gender and disability

research skills

analytical skills

problem solving using conceptual and reasoning skills

networking skills with clients suppliers stakeholders and end users

Resource implications

assessment may involve reports from supervisors andor managers reports from team members and references from clients

Consistency of performance

evidence to be gathered over time across a range of variables

Contexts of assessment

this competency may be assessed onthejob or in a simulated work environment holistic assessment assessment by way of documented information andor examples of personal work

The Range of Variables provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. It allows for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. It allows for different work requirements, work practices, and knowledge. The Range of Variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole.