Unit of competency
Modification History
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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 PSPPROC406B Procure goods and services.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to manage the expenditure of public monies for simple procurement of low value/low risk goods and services using contractual arrangements that include simple tendering and requests for quotation. The unit requires analysis and decision making in the procurement process. It includes planning and undertaking procurement, managing contractors and completing contractual arrangements.
This unit applies to those who enter into contracts or go out to tender or manage the procurement but are not procurement professionals. Those undertaking this unit may be developing a request for tender but procurement is not a major part of their role.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work under minor supervision, while performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Procurement
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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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. |
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1. Plan for procurement of goods and services |
1.1 Identify and select 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, achieve value for money, and meet legal and probity requirements. 1.3 Conduct risk planning for the procurement activity. 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. |
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2. Undertake procurement |
2.1 Choose method for requesting and receiving offers to suit the procurement activity and comply with organisational policy and procedures and probity requirements. 2.2 Evaluate offers using specialist expertise as required and select. 2.3 Undertake notification of successful and unsuccessful suppliers. 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. |
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3. Manage contractors |
3.1 Establish communication strategies to build and maintain relationships with contractors. 3.2 Monitor performance against contract performance indicators for quality assurance of the goods or services and to ensure compliance with contract specifications. 3.3 Monitor and review contract performance indicators to ensure relevance. 3.4 Obtain approvals for contract variations. 3.5 Investigate, document and resolve or refer disputes or complaints. 3.6 Ensure contractual obligations to contractors are met. 3.7 Maintain records to provide an audit trail and for other organisational purposes. |
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4. Complete contractual arrangements |
4.1 Confirm goods and services received as meeting contractual specification and required outcome, and process accounts for payment. 4.2 Finalise, cancel or terminate contracts. 4.3 Evaluate and record contract performance, outcomes and management processes, to inform ongoing contract management practices. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPROC406B Procure goods and services.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
