Procurement and Sourcing policy (Position)

Policy (Position)

The DTA are consulting on whether this guidance replaces the Digital Sourcing Consider First and Fair Criteria policies.

Agencies should embed procurement planning practices in line with the Standards for Digital Sourcing.

Agencies should ensure their procurement processes are fair in line with the Standards for Digital Sourcing.

Capabilities

This policy includes requirements that relate to the following capability.

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Procurement and Sourcing

Standards

The following standards show what to do to satisfy this policy.

Digital Sourcing Framework

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The Digital Sourcing Framework sets the foundation of how government buys digital products and services. The Standards for Digital Sourcing enable government agencies to uplift their procurement practices to align with the Framework.

Standards for Digital Sourcing

STA27

The Standards for Digital Sourcing outline the minimum standards for digital sourcing in government. To view the full standard, visit: https://architecture.digital.gov.au/standards-digital-sourcing-1.

Designs

The following designs can be relevant to meeting the requirements of this policy.

Digital Marketplace

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Direct link: www.buyict.gov.au/sp?id=marketplaces&path=buyingResponsible agency: Digital Transformation AgencyThe Digital Marketplace brings together government buyers and digital sellers in a simple and transparent environment. It makes the process of sourcing digital products and…

Guidance for the Standards for Digital Sourcing

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This guidance supports the Standards for Digital Sourcing.

AusTender

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AusTender provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded.

BuyICT

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BuyICT.gov.au is an online marketplace that connects government buyers with ICT industry suppliers

Whole-of-government arrangement for Microsoft products and services

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Direct link: www.buyict.gov.au/sp?id=buyer&kb=KB0010642Responsible agency: Digital Transformation AgencyLast updated: 3 September 2021 The Commonwealth has a whole-of-government arrangement with Microsoft to drive efficiencies in procuring Microsoft products and services. All agencies, by…