PSPPCM013 — Make procurement decisions

1 Comply with legal and policy obligations implicit in making procurement decisions

• 1.1Identify and apply legislative and policy requirements and organisational objectives and goals to inform procurement decisions.
• 1.2Apply and manage probity principles of fairness and impartiality when making procurement decisions at all stages of the process.

2 Establish context for the procurement activity

• 2.1Identify and consider factors that may influence procurement decisions in the context of legislation, policy and organisational/business requirements to support effective decision making.
• 2.2Consult with stakeholders to determine likely impact of key factors at all stages of procurement process.
• 2.3Reflect determined key factors in procurement decisions affecting the procurement.
• 2.4Document factors affecting procurement decisions.

3 Select and approve procurement methods

• 3.1Select procurement methods based on jurisdictional, legislative and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.
• 3.2Consider factors and risks in selecting procurement method.
• 3.3Record justification for selected procurement method.
• 3.4Exercise approvals for the selection of procurement methods and record.

4 Select and approve contractual arrangements

• 4.1Select contractual arrangements, based on jurisdictional and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.
• 4.2Consider factors and risks in selecting contractual arrangements.
• 4.3Record justification for selected contractual arrangements.
• 4.4Exercise approvals for the selection of contractual arrangements and record.

5 Identify and consider factors affecting supplier choice

• 5.1Research and assess supplier capability as part of offer evaluation.
• 5.2Research and apply supplier supply chain management considerations in the context of policy requirements when making procurement decisions.
• 5.3Apply broader value for money considerations to support and inform decisions.

6 Conduct tender evaluation

• 6.1Form a tender evaluation panel or similar when required by policy or to meet probity requirements.
• 6.2Provide advice, support and guidance on procurement processes and probity requirements to members of the tender evaluation panel.
• 6.3Resolve any issues that arise during tender evaluation using negotiation and communication skills and procurement knowledge.
• 6.4Document tender decision-making processes and decisions reached in a format suited to the procurement being undertaken.
• 6.5Make written procurement recommendations to the approval delegate after considering advice of panel.

7 Maintain effective accountability and transparency in procurement decision making

• 7.1Maintain records, including plans and sub-plans, to provide an effective audit trail of decisions taken throughout the procurement process.
• 7.2Maintain compliance with jurisdictional and organisational procurement reporting requirements.
• 7.3Maintain records to provide aggregate procurement reporting requirements internal and external to the organisation.

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