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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC508A Make procurement decisions.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Comply with legal and policy obligations implicit in making procurement decisions 

1.1 Identify and apply legislative and policy requirements and organisational objectives and goals to inform procurement decisions.

1.2 Apply and manage probity principles of fairness and impartiality when making procurement decisions at all stages of the process.

2. Establish context for the procurement activity 

2.1 Identify and consider factors that may influence procurement decisions in the context of legislation, policy and organisational/business requirements to support effective decision making.

2.2 Consult with stakeholders to determine likely impact of key factors at all stages of procurement process.

2.3 Reflect determined key factors in procurement decisions affecting the procurement.

2.4 Document factors affecting procurement decisions.

3. Select and approve procurement methods 

3.1 Select procurement methods based on jurisdictional, legislative and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.

3.2 Consider factors and risks in selecting procurement method.

3.3 Record justification for selected procurement method.

3.4 Exercise approvals for the selection of procurement methods and record.

4. Select and approve contractual arrangements 

4.1 Select contractual arrangements, based on jurisdictional and policy requirements and suitability for the procurement requirements.

4.2 Consider factors and risks in selecting contractual arrangements.

4.3 Record justification for selected contractual arrangements.

4.4 Exercise approvals for the selection of contractual arrangements and record.

5. Identify and consider factors affecting supplier choice 

5.1 Research and assess supplier capability as part of offer evaluation.

5.2 Research and apply supplier supply chain management considerations in the context of policy requirements when making procurement decisions.

5.3 Apply broader value for money considerations to support and inform decisions.

6. Conduct tender evaluation 

6.1 Form a tender evaluation panel or similar when required by policy or to meet probity requirements.

6.2 Provide advice, support and guidance on procurement processes and probity requirements to members of the tender evaluation panel.

6.3 Resolve any issues that arise during tender evaluation using negotiation and communication skills and procurement knowledge.

6.4 Document tender decision-making processes and decisions reached in a format suited to the procurement being undertaken.

6.5 Make written procurement recommendations to the approval delegate after considering advice of panel.

7. Maintain effective accountability and transparency in procurement decision making 

7.1 Maintain records, including plans and sub-plans, to provide an effective audit trail of decisions taken throughout the procurement process.

7.2 Maintain compliance with jurisdictional and organisational procurement reporting requirements.

7.3 Maintain records to provide aggregate procurement reporting requirements internal and external to the organisation.

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

• Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit