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The VGPB Annual Report 2008-2009 is now availalble on the Procurement Portal VGPB Annual Report 2008-09 (3 MB PDF)
Procurement and the Management of Exemptions
Following a review, the VGPB introduced a new Exemption Policy; effective from 17 September 2009.
The new policy recognises that there will be occasions when an open approach to market may not be the optimal sourcing strategy and only a limited number or a single supplier is approached by Government for procurement processes.
The new exemption policy will replace two existing policies entitled
- Exemption from Obtaining Multiple Quotes for purchases up to $150 000 and Limited Tendering Procedures - Exemption from Open and Selective Tendering for purchases in excess of $150 000.
The policy details the required approval processes in considering an exemption. Three categories of exemption have been defined and each category is aligned with specific process approval requirements.
Departure from the ICT procurement intellectual property (IP) ownership position will now be considered under the exemption policy.
The new exemption policy also requires higher process standards in granting an exemption to normal procurement activities.
This policy was subject to extensive consultation with departments.
The full text of the policies may be viewed on this website.
An overview of good practises by purchase value is provided, but for department procedures and templates buyers should refer to the departmental information on the Departmental Accredited Purchasing Units (APUs) page.
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The VGPB Annual Report 2008-2009 is now availalble on the Procurement Portal VGPB Annual Report 2008-09 (3 MB PDF)
Procurement and the Management of Exemptions
Following a review, the VGPB introduced a new Exemption Policy; effective from 17 September 2009.
The new policy recognises that there will be occasions when an open approach to market may not be the optimal sourcing strategy and only a limited number or a single supplier is approached by Government for procurement processes.
The new exemption policy will replace two existing policies entitled
- Exemption from Obtaining Multiple Quotes for purchases up to $150 000 and Limited Tendering Procedures - Exemption from Open and Selective Tendering for purchases in excess of $150 000.
The policy details the required approval processes in considering an exemption. Three categories of exemption have been defined and each category is aligned with specific process approval requirements.
Departure from the ICT procurement intellectual property (IP) ownership position will now be considered under the exemption policy.
The new exemption policy also requires higher process standards in granting an exemption to normal procurement activities.
This policy was subject to extensive consultation with departments.
The full text of the policies may be viewed on this website.
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