Before bidding for a Government contract, it is advised that you familiarise yourself with the various legislation and processes implemented by Government for procurement.

South Australian Government Procurement is largely regulated by the State Procurement Act (2004) which sets out the overall principles governing how procurements are undertaken and the role of the State Procurement Board.

The State Procurement Board in turn determine the guidelines for the processes used by agencies in undertaking procurements. These are available on the State Procurement Board website. It should be noted that currently, not all procurement activities within the South Australian Government are overseen by the State Procurement Board. For example, capital works are subject to oversight by the Public Works Committee of State Parliament.

Procurement Legislation

South Australian Industry Participation

One of the key functions of the Industry Advocate under Industry Advocate Act (2017) is to further the objectives of the South Australian Industry Participation Policy and build the capability and capacity of businesses based in South Australia to participate in government contracts.

Public Expenditure & Integrity

There is legislation covering the way in which public expenditure is monitored, such as the Public Finance and Audit Act (1987) as well as legislation related to public sector integrity, like the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act (2012).

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector forms part of the legislative framework governing procurement within Government by creating a range of obligations on public servants and how they undertake their duties.

Commonwealth Legislation

Procurement within South Australia is also subject to Commonwealth legislation in areas such as the prevention of Modern Slavery and the operation of the many Free Trade Agreements between Australia and countries such as the United States, Japan, Chile, South Korea and others.