Notice
This position is continuing to be developed through a process of consultation. Content displayed represents an indicative direction and does not represent Government policy. To provide feedback on this draft position and the associated standard, please email digitalpolicy@dta.gov.au. For more information on the DTA's formal assessment of digital investment proposals, please refer to the Digital and ICT Investment Oversight Framework.
What is Procurement and Sourcing?
Procurement and Sourcing are a set of processes that government buyers undertake to find and buy digital products and services.
Objectives
To embed the planning and fairness practices required to support modern digital sourcing in government, to:
- Enable government buyers to consider important digital factors that support digital procurements delivering intended outcomes
- promote transparency on the expectations for government procurement to support a vibrant, competitive ecosystem of industry sellers providing digital products and services that meet the contemporary needs.
Policy Elements
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Agencies should embed procurement planning practices in line with the Standards for Digital Sourcing.
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Agencies should ensure their procurement processes are fair in line with the Standards for Digital Sourcing.