PSPPCM029 — Procure goods and services

1 Plan for procurement of goods and services.

• 1.1Identify and select ethical options for procuring goods and services using market assessment.
• 1.2Identify commercial strategy to achieve the procurement outcome set out in the business plan.
• 1.3Conduct risk planning for the procurement activity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 1.4Identify process and criteria for evaluation of offers from suppliers or service providers to meet public sector probity requirements and record them in a tender evaluation plan.
• 1.5Develop procurement plan to manage procurement process and contractual arrangements.
• 1.6Consult stakeholders about the planned procurement and incorporate their feedback into the procurement process.

2 Undertake procurement.

• 2.1Choose method for requesting and receiving offers to suit the procurement activity and comply with organisational policies and procedures and probity requirements.
• 2.2Evaluate offers and select using specialist expertise.
• 2.3Notify successful and unsuccessful suppliers in accordance with organisational procedures.
• 2.4Ensure contractual arrangements are formalised before work commences and payment is made.
• 2.5Negotiate, formalise and report contractual arrangements that are legally binding to all parties and suitable to the procurement activity.

3 Manage contractors.

• 3.1Establish communication strategies to build and maintain relationships with contractors.
• 3.2Monitor performance against performance indicators for quality assurance of the goods or services to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• 3.3Obtain approvals for contract variations.
• 3.4Investigate, document and resolve disputes or complaints.
• 3.5Ensure contractual obligations to contractors are met.
• 3.6Maintain accurate records to provide an audit trail and for other organisational purposes.

4 Complete contractual arrangements.

• 4.1Confirm goods and services received meet contractual specification and required outcome, and process accounts for payment.
• 4.2Finalise, cancel or terminate contracts in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 4.3Evaluate and record contract performance, outcomes and management processes, to inform ongoing contract management practices.

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