Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct and manage coordinated procurement
Conduct and manage coordinated procurement
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM015
PSPPCM015
State Code
AWU33
AWU33
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify and use existing coordinated procurement contracts (CPC) and cooperative procurement arrangements (CPA) to establish new CPAs across agencies and to arrange for organisations to procure under these contracts and arrangements.This unit applies to those working in the public sector with responsibility for arranging the procurement of goods and services.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, and regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, whilst performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify applicable existing CPCs, CPAs and opportunities
- 1.1 Investigate availability and opportunities of CPCs and CPAs.
- 1.2 Identify and evaluate existing contracts at whole-of-government level and cross-agency arrangements.
- 1.3 Identify contract terms and assess conditions relating to contracts to determine whether the contract is relevant to the agency concerned.
- 1.4 Document criteria to identify applicable contracts and compliance with requirements for use.
2. Arrange for organisation to procure under CPCs and CPAs
- 2.1 Provide information and education about the contract and the requirement for its use to relevant staff.
- 2.2 Establish procedures to ensure that procurements are made under a CPC or CPA wherever possible, and place orders according to contract terms and conditions.
- 2.3 Record contractual dealings and report according to contract requirements including expenditure and realised savings.
3. Lead cooperative procurements
- 3.1 Obtain agreement of management for procurement where no CPAs exist, which would benefit multiple agencies
- 3.2 Develop a procurement strategy, procurement plan involving other agencies and procurement documents.
- 3.3 Undertake procurement process, evaluate responses and negotiate contract via cross-agency team.
- 3.4 Document new CPA and distribute to other agencies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3742 | PSPPROC510A | Conduct and manage coordinated procurement | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFT3 | BSB50120 | Diploma of Business | Qualification |
| BDZ7 | BSB51518 | Diploma of Business (Procurement) | Qualification |
| AZY6 | PSP50616 | Diploma of Procurement and Contracting | Qualification |