The Victorian Government has called for industry feedback on its plan to overhaul information and communication technology procurement practices of government departments and agencies.

 

Speaking at last weeks 2012 iAwards, Minister for technology Gordon Rich-Phillips said the State Government had developed an implementation plan to transition to an eServices register by mid 2013.

 

"A report into the eServices panel set up by the former Labor Government found the panel lacked visibility and transparency, resulted in lengthy tender processes, incomplete expenditure reporting and poor evaluation of life cycle costs and benefits,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

Mr Rich-Phillips promised a speedier and more efficient procurement framework following the introduction of the new register, which is outlined in the draft implementation plan.

 

"This is a move toward a more flexible procurement model to give more companies, including small and medium enterprises, an opportunity to conduct business with government,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

Under the new plan, all existing eServices panel members will be automatically transferred to the Register. For more information or to give feedback on the plan over the next two weeks visit www.vgpb.vic.gov.au