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About the VGPB

About the VGPB

The VGPB was established under the Financial Management Act 1994 (the Act) in 1995.

The Board's mission is to create a policy framework which achieves value for money in Victorian Government procurement, while maintaining the highest standards of probity, minimising risk and maximising opportunities for local businesses.

The Board meets bi-monthly to develop and approve policies, approve major requisitions from departments, and to discuss procurement policy and practice matters. The VGPB reports to the Assistant Treasurer.

Functions

The VGPB has the following functions as defined by section 54B of the Act:

in relation to the supply of goods and services to departments and the management and disposal of goods by departments:

to develop, implement and review policies and practices; and
to provide advice, staff training and consultancy services.

to monitor departmental compliance with supply policies and Ministerial directions and to report irregularities to the relevant minister, and the Minister for Finance;

to foster improvements in the use and application of purchasing systems and electronic trading;

to establish and maintain a comprehensive database of purchasing data of departments and supply markets for access by departments;

any other functions conferred on the Board by this Part.

Useful links:

Scope of VGPB policies
Board members
VGPB Annual Reports

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