How public procurement can focus on the customer

Many point to technology but there are other ways to improve the internal customer experience.

21 November, 2018

‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’

Commonwealth entities should be audited to ensure they are complying with procurement rules, Senate inquiry says.

15 November, 2018

‘My department has its digital mojo back’

Moving from traditional procurement to an iterative approach has seen a department’s ICT investment budget increase fourfold in three years, CIO says.

1 November, 2018

Ropy numbers, misclassified contracts: concerns over government outsourcing

Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.  

15 October, 2018

Weak procurement controls leave councils exposed

Local government is failing to ensure probity and value for money in their procurement practices, an audit suggests.

11 October, 2018

Why relationships with suppliers matter

Creating a welcoming environment for suppliers is often perceived as the antithesis of sound public procurement but it’s an essential part of any successful plan.

8 October, 2018

Accelerator to help innovators access government contracts

Like their international counterparts, Australian governments at state and federal level are moving to ensure their procurement can benefit start-ups.

27 September, 2018

Praise for state energy provider’s social procurement

Western Australia’s largest energy provider has announced it will provide employment to 70 workers living with a disability.

20 September, 2018

The new black for government procurement

Better contract management offers a new way to add real and lasting value.

7 September, 2018

Audit exposes lack of transparency in consultancy use

NSW Government agencies are failing to comply with procurement requirements when engaging consultants, audit finds.

6 September, 2018

‘Body of work’ needed on slavery in supply chains

Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?

16 August, 2018

buy.nsw goes live with simplified cloud procurement

Over 100 buyers and 50 sellers are now using the NSW Government’s new ICT procurement platform, which has streamlined contracts and registration for vendors.

9 August, 2018

The biggest game in town just got bigger

The new Defence Support Services panel of 580 firms seems like a lot but its hard work spending $36 billion properly, so there may be method in the apparent madness.

3 August, 2018

IBM ‘out of the sin bin’: experts criticise $1b contract

Experts say the Commonwealth’s landmark $1 billion whole-of-government contract with IBM is contrary to its $100 million procurement cap and bad news for small and medium-sized enterprises.

10 July, 2018