Supplier Code of Conduct: Toolkit

Understand how to apply the Code as a buyer and supplier.

Overview

The Victorian Government (the State) is committed to ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement.

The Code sets mandatory minimum standards that Suppliers must achieve to establish and maintain a business relationship with the State.

The Code will continue to set standards 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

Read the Supplier Code of Conduct.

Guidance materials

Application of the Code is supported by guidance materials for agency buyers and suppliers.

Model contract clauses

Model contract clauses support the application of the Code. Departments and agencies may use the clauses as is, or adapt them to suit their specific needs.

Supplier Code of Conduct Model Contract Clauses
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Departments and agencies no longer need the Supplier Code of Conduct Commitment Letter if using this (or an adapted) contract clause in their contracts.

Refer to the guidance materials and frequently asked questions for further information.

Invitation to Supply templates

Invitation to Supply templates are available to help buyers incorporate the Code in market approach documents. See Goods and services Invitation to Supply templates.

Frequently asked questions

Agency buyers and suppliers are strongly encouraged to read frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Find the answers to FAQs on the key changes introduced by the revised Code

Help and support

Buyers are encouraged to first contact their department or agency Chief Procurement Officer or equivalent procurement manager for more information.

Current suppliers are encouraged to first contact their relevant agency contract manager.

For more general information about the Supplier Code of Conduct, please contact: buyingforvictoria@dtf.vic.gov.au

An accessible version of the Code is available for download in the media toolkit:

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