From 1 April 2025, the Supplier Code of Conduct will be changing.
Suppliers will need to meet mandatory minimum standards when doing business with the Government.
Read, Supplier Code of Conduct: Transition to learn more about the changes and how to prepare.
Toolkit for Supplier Code of Conduct
The commitment letter sets out a supplier’s commitment to the Supplier Code of Conduct. Include the commitment letter in Invitation to Supply documentation.
The letter of introduction sets out the Victorian Government’s expectations about the Supplier Code of Conduct. Use this template as a guide when communicating with suppliers.
The standard messaging describes the operation of the Supplier Code of Conduct. Use this template as a guide when communicating with suppliers.
Document library for Supplier Code of Conduct
Supplier Code of Conduct
The Supplier Code of Conduct describes the minimum expectations that suppliers should aspire to meet.
Fact sheet Ensuring Ethical Procurement
The government buyer fact sheet Ensuring Ethical Procurement provides:
- an overview of the Supplier Code of Conduct
- a summary of what suppliers are required to commit to
- benefits of the Code.
Handling issues of possible non-compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct – Process Guide for Government Buyers
Handling issues of possible non-compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct – Process Guide for Government Buyers sets out the process that government buyers can use to implement the Code and act upon any compliance issues.
Tools and support
For more information about the Supplier Code of Conduct, please contact the Goods and services policy team.
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