State Purchasing Contracts and Supplier Registers
As a Victorian Public Sector Agency, SuniTAFE is mandated to purchase selected goods and services via State Purchasing Contracts (SPCs) and supplier registers or directories established by the VGPB.These whole of Victorian Government contracts, panels, registers, or directories have been designed to streamline procurement activities enabling SuniTAFE to make the most of economies of scale when buying from the marketplace and reduce many risks by accessing pre-negotiated contract terms and conditions.
The benefits of SPCs include:
- Better value for money using the State’s buying power
- Supply and service continuity
- Reduced risks through pre-negotiated contract terms and conditions
- Improved quality assurance
- Efficiency gains through a standard and consistent approach
- Increased accountability and governance
- Improved contract monitoring and reporting
- Ability to drive continuous improvement
- Access for suppliers through competitive tender processes
SuniTAFE encourage suppliers to make inquiries to join VGPB registers as it makes doing business easier for both the supplier and SuniTAFE.
When goods and services are not supplied via a SPC or Register, SuniTAFE will engage with the open market following our own procurement policies and processes.
For more information about state purchasing contracts and registers, visit the Buying for Victoria website.
Forward Procurement Activity Plan
SuniTAFE’s Forward Procurement Activity Plan (Activity Plan) outlines information pertaining to SuniTAFE’s proposed procurement activity over a 12-to-24-month period, ultimately providing suppliers with an overview of what SuniTAFE is planning to purchase.
SuniTAFE’s current Forward Procurement Activity Plan can be viewed via Forward Procurement Activity Plan.
Please note that the procurement activities proposed within the Activity Plan are subject to change, as applicable. The information contained within the Activity Plan does not represent a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to purchase the prescribed goods or services.
Supplier Code of Conduct
All suppliers engaged by SuniTAFE are required to comply with the Victorian Government Supplier Code of Conduct, and the Institutes Commitment to Child Safety.The Code outlines the minimum ethical standards in behaviours that suppliers will aspire to meet when conducting business with, or on behalf of the State, in the areas of:
- Integrity, ethics and conduct
- Conflict of interest, gifts, benefits and hospitality
- Corporate governance
- Labour and human rights
- Health and safety
- Environmental management
For information on the Victorian Government Supplier Code of Conduct visit, Supplier Code of Conduct.
Purchase Orders
SuniTAFE terms and conditions for the supply of goods, and for the provision of services are included via link with all purchase orders issued by SuniTAFE.Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods and Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services.
These terms and conditions apply to the purchase of all goods and services by SuniTAFE where there:
- Is no formal contract arrangement between SuniTAFE and the Supplier
- The goods and services are purchased by SuniTAFE using a SPC or Register
Goods, services or works should never be initiated without an approved SuniTAFE Purchase Order.
To ensure prompt payment, all invoices are to be issued to ap@sunitafe.edu.au with the purchase order number referenced.