The New South Wales Government has announced that all State agencies will now be required to use the Procure IT framework for all ICT procurement needs and contracts.

 

State Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce, said the move forms part of a transition to reduce burden on small and medium enterprises in key ICT procurement areas.

 

“The framework, which was developed in close consultation with the ICT industry, will energise the sector by cutting red tape and reducing legal costs,” Mr Pearce said.

 

“The Government is committed to working with industry to make the experience of doing business easier, simpler and more cost effective,” he said.

 

“Under Procure IT, ownership of the intellectual property will remain with the supplier.”

 

The announcement forms part of the State Governments ongoing roll out of its ICT Strategy 2012 reform package.