Governance

SA Procurement Framework

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 each agency is responsible for procurement completed by their agency regardless of value.

Agencies maintain their own procurement processes and procedures, which must align with the South Australian Government Procurement Framework.

What this means for suppliers

While procurement decisions are generally made by individual agencies, whole-of-government governance arrangements help ensure procurement is conducted consistently, transparently and in line with government policy.

Industry and not-for-profit advisory groups also provide opportunities for government to hear from stakeholders and improve procurement practices over time.

Whole-of-government strategic oversight

The Treasurer sets the government-wide strategic approach to procurement.

Procurement SA provides procurement leadership and advice and oversees the implementation of the Procurement Framework.

Advisory bodies

Advisory bodies play an important role in supporting effective procurement governance, industry engagement and continuous improvement.

  • The PRC provides strategic oversight to procurements that are large, complex or of public interest. They also review the investigations of unresolved supplier complaints.

  • 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.

  • 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.

SA Procurement Framework

Policies, schedules and guidance that underpin procurement across South Australian Government agencies.

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Industry engagement

See how industry engagement supports better procurement decisions and connects businesses with government opportunities.

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