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Direct procurement and contracting for a project program

Direct procurement and contracting for a project program

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG609
State Code
AUL18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the management of contracting and procurement activities across projects and programs. It covers setting up the contracting process, directing management of contract and procurement processes, and finalising contracts for projects across the program.It applies to individuals who are program managers, managing a suite of projects (a program).No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Direct planning for project contracting and procurement
  • 1.1 Direct identification of product specifications and procurement requirements for procurement and contract planning, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders
  • 1.2 Direct development of procurement strategies, methods and management plans in line with project objectives across the program
2. Direct set up of contract and procurement process
  • 2.1 Direct project managers to source organisations that meet procurement requirements
  • 2.2 Establish selection processes and selection criteria, in consultation with stakeholders, and arrange for communication to prospective contractors
  • 2.3 Ensure contract and procurement actions accord with organisation and program objectives
3. Direct management of contract and procurement process
  • 3.1 Provide direction for identification of requirements of proposals and arrange communication to prospective contractors
  • 3.2 Ensure responses are evaluated and preferred contractors are selected in accordance with agreed selection processes
  • 3.3 Direct negotiation of contract terms and conditions between client and preferred contractor
4. Direct management of contracts
  • 4.1 Direct management of contract and procurement activities in accordance with program contract and procurement management guidelines
  • 4.2 Provide direction for regular reviews from available records and information, and ensure variances are analysed and changes for implementation agreed on
  • 4.3 Ensure project managers work within legal and organisational framework for contracts
  • 4.4 Identify potential, perceived and actual contractual conflicts and approve remedial actions to minimise disruption
5. Direct finalisation of contracts
  • 5.1 Direct finalisation activities for management of contract deliverables in accordance with contractual project and program requirements
  • 5.2 Direct review and analysis of project outcomes to determine effectiveness of contract and procurement processes and procedures
  • 5.3 Aggregate and use lessons learnt for application in planning and implementation of later projects within the program and, where appropriate, pass on to organisational management for use in strategic planning
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0947 BSBPMG609A Direct procurement and contracting for a project program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE75 BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement Unit of competency