In South Australia there is a whole-of-government strategic approach to procurement however each agency is responsible for its own procurement practices.
Government agency procurement
The Chief Executive of an agency is responsible for all procurements by their agency regardless of value.
Each agency has its own fit for purpose procurement processes and procedures that are aligned to the South Australian Government Procurement Framework.
Whole-of-government strategic oversight
The Treasurer sets the government-wide strategic approach to procurement.
Procurement SA is the chief advisor on all government procurement activity and oversees the Framework.
There are also expert groups that help inform the strategic direction of procurement. These are:
provides strategic oversight to procurements that are large, complex or of public interest. The PRC also review the investigations of unresolved supplier complaints.
is a large group of agency procurement leaders that regularly meet to discuss emerging issues and changes relating to government procurement.
are established by Procurement SA to assist agencies improve their procurement capability and practice.
The IAG’s role is to improve government’s engagement with industry, drive innovation and identify ongoing opportunities to reduce the complexity and costs of tendering for government work.
The IAG comprises representatives from various industry sector bodies (e.g. not-for-profit, Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) and Construction) and the Industry Advocate.
Membership includes:
Industry members:
Australian Industry Group
Business SA
Civil Contractors Federation SA
Consult Australia
Master Builders Association of SA
Regional Development SA
SA Council of Social Service
SA/NT Council, Australian Information Industry Association
University of Adelaide
Public Sector members:
Procurement SA
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Office of the Industry Advocate
SA Health
SA Small Business Commission
The NFPAG works together to encourage collaborative partnerships between government and the NFP sector by promoting and encouraging innovation and improvements to NFP procurement practice.
Membership includes:
NFP Sector members:
SA Council of Social Service (Co Chair)
AC Care
Child and Family Focus SA
Conversation Council of SA
Linking Futures
SA Philanthropy Network
SA Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network
Volunteering SA & NT
Arts Industry Council
Public Sector members:
Procurement SA (Co Chair)
Create SA, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Department for Education
Department for Correctional Services
Department of Child Protection
Department of Health and Wellbeing
Department of Human Services
Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
