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Procure goods and services

Procure goods and services

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM029
State Code
ODW58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills knowledge required to manage the expenditure of public monies for simple procurement of low value and low risk goods and services using contractual arrangements that include simple tendering and requests for quotation. This unit applies to those who enter into contracts or go out to tender or manage procurement but are not procurement professionals. Those undertaking this unit work under limited supervision, while performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for procurement of goods and services.
  • 1.1. Identify and select ethical options for procuring goods and services using market assessment.
  • 1.2. Identify commercial strategy to achieve the procurement outcome set out in the business plan.
  • 1.3. Conduct risk planning for the procurement activity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.4. Identify 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.
  • 1.5. Develop procurement plan to manage procurement process and contractual arrangements.
  • 1.6. Consult stakeholders about the planned procurement and incorporate their feedback into the procurement process.
2. Undertake procurement.
  • 2.1. Choose method for requesting and receiving offers to suit the procurement activity and comply with organisational policies and procedures and probity requirements.
  • 2.2. Evaluate offers and select using specialist expertise.
  • 2.3. Notify successful and unsuccessful suppliers in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 2.4. Ensure contractual arrangements are formalised before work commences and payment is made.
  • 2.5. Negotiate, formalise and report contractual arrangements that are legally binding to all parties and suitable to the procurement activity.
3. Manage contractors.
  • 3.1. Establish communication strategies to build and maintain relationships with contractors.
  • 3.2. Monitor performance against performance indicators for quality assurance of the goods or services to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
  • 3.3. Obtain approvals for contract variations.
  • 3.4. Investigate, document and resolve disputes or complaints.
  • 3.5. Ensure contractual obligations to contractors are met.
  • 3.6. Maintain accurate records to provide an audit trail and for other organisational purposes.
4. Complete contractual arrangements.
  • 4.1. Confirm goods and services received meet contractual specification and required outcome, and process accounts for payment.
  • 4.2. Finalise, cancel or terminate contracts in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.3. Evaluate and record contract performance, outcomes and management processes, to inform ongoing contract management practices.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWU44 PSPPCM003 Procure goods and services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHO9 PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government Qualification