Supplier Code of Conduct: Transition

Understand how the Code is changing and what you need to do.

Overview

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

From 1 April 2025, the Code will set 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

Review the revised Supplier Code of Conduct:

Revised Supplier Code of Conduct: 1 April 2025
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Revised Supplier Code of Conduct (accessible version) 1 April 2025
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Guidance materials

Application of the revised Code will be supported by new guidance materials for agency buyers and suppliers.

Agency buyers

Revised Supplier Code of Conduct Agency Guidance
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Revised Supplier Code of Conduct Agency Guidance (accessible version)
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Suppliers

Revised Supplier Code of Conduct Supplier Guidance
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Revised Supplier Code of Conduct Supplier Guidance (accessible version)
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Model contract clauses

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

Revised 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

Updated Invitation to Supply templates are available to help buyers incorporate the revised Code in market approach documents.

Invitation to Supply: Goods and service (revised Code)
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Invitation to Supply Part D Offer high complexity: Goods and services
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Invitation to Supply Part D Offer low complexity: Goods and services
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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

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