The Victorian Government has announced it is seeking further industry feedback and involvement over its planned overhaul of its ICT procurement policy.

 

State Minister for Technology, Gordon Rich-Phillips, said the State Government has developed a detailed draft plan to transition to an eServices register by July next year for all Government agencies and departments.

 

“We sought feedback on the design from the wider industry in August this year and their comments, along with recent workshops have helped form the current plan,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

The draft detailed implementation plan outlines how the State Government’s proposed eServices would work, detailing the offer and award processes.

 

“This plan builds on rules including the mandatory use of the register by all departments,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

“We will have an online self-service portal to give both suppliers and government departments a rating on their engagement and service delivery which has been supported by industry.”

 

“Following recent industry workshops, the register will now comprise multiple purchasing categories to suit different types and the value of the purchase, we have also detailed how suppliers and departments will be required to register,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

Mr Rich-Phillips said that companies must prove they are financially sustainable, have the relevant insurances and be willing to sign a standard government contract to be included on the eServices register.

 

“This will be a more flexible approach allowing companies, and particularly small and medium enterprises, the opportunity to conduct business with government by reducing the barriers to entry,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.

 

“We will continue to engage with industry and departments on the implementation plan to make sure our proposal addresses their needs.”

 

For more information or to give feedback on the plan over the next two weeks visit www.vgpb.vic.gov.au