When it comes to procurement, the South Australian Government has a variety of policies and procedures in place to ensure a fair, equitable and compliant procurement process.

Each agency may have their own internal processes, guidelines, templates and delegations. This means their interactions and procurement documentation may differ, particularly when it comes to the kind of good or service being sought. For example, construction procurement processes at the Department for Infrastructure and Transport will differ from the Department of Education seeking consulting services.

Despite some differing internal processes and guides, all agencies and buyers must comply with the State Procurement Board policies and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to procurement planning and decision making across the government.

Procurement Policies & Guides

State Procurement Board Policy Framework

The Procurement Policy Framework is the umbrella document that identifies individual policies and guidelines that apply to all public agencies as defined in the Procurement Act.

The Glossary of Procurement Terms, identifies all commonly used procurement terms and their meanings

User Guides

The user guides for public authorities document the process and provide clear policy requirements for undertaking procurements at various values.

South Australian Industry Participation

The South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) is published by the Office of the Industry Advocate (OIA) and outlines various requirements to be applied when undertaking procurements.

Supplier Policies

The Supplier Complaints Policy provides direction and guidance to public authorities, including a complaint management process and resolution system for handling complaints made by suppliers.

The Supplier Selection Policy outlines the State Procurement Boards mandated requirements and advises on the selection of suppliers that represent best value for money.