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Select providers and develop contracts

Select providers and develop contracts

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCM006
State Code
AWU41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to select preferred providers as a result of a formal request for offer process. It includes evaluating offers, obtaining approvals, developing and formalising contractual arrangements, and debriefing the market and other stakeholders. This unit applies to those working as public sector staff required to select providers.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 supervision, while performing complex tasks in familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select preferred providers
  • 1.1 Form and coordinate evaluation panel.
  • 1.2 Evaluate offers according to evaluation plan and organisational probity requirements which relate to managing conflicts of interest and adherence to public sector standards.
  • 1.3 Obtain specialist expertise where necessary to assist with evaluation of offers.
  • 1.4 Undertake clarification and negotiation of matters contained in offers with bidders.
  • 1.5 Select preferred providers and develop, justify and document recommendations for allocation of business against selection criteria.
  • 1.6 Obtain approvals for the recommended offers.
  • 1.7 Notify successful providers.
2. Develop and formalise contractual arrangements
  • 2.1 Obtain approvals to enter negotiations and negotiate final wording of contract.
  • 2.2 Obtain approvals to enter into contracts and ensure contracts are signed by all parties before contracted work commences.
  • 2.3 Structure contracts to capture and address identified risks, protect both parties, provide the basis for due performance, and outline expected standards of behaviour.
  • 2.4 Ensure contracts are valid and legally binding to the parties.
3. Debrief market and other stakeholders
  • 3.1 Provide advice on the contractual arrangements to internal stakeholders.
  • 3.2 Inform unsuccessful bidders and provide constructive feedback on their proposals.
  • 3.3 Make details of successful providers public.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3733 PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts Unit of competency