About the Victorian Government Purchasing Board
The Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) sets the policies that govern procurement of non-construction goods and services across all Victorian government departments and some specified entities.
The VGPB was established under the Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA) in 1995 and reports to the Minister for Government Services.
Functions under the FMA
The VGPB’s role is to:
- develop, implement and review supply policies and practices
- to provide advice, and build procurement capability
- monitor compliance by departments and specified entities with the supply policies
- foster improvements in procurement systems
- establish and maintain a database of purchasing data of departments and specified entities
VGPB Principles
The principles that underpin the VGPB goods and services supply policies are:
- Value for money
- Accountability
- Probity
- Scalability
VGPB policies
The VGPB policy framework covers the whole procurement lifecycle and is comprised of 5 principle-based policies which support a strategic and efficient approach to the procurement of goods and services:
- Governance
- Complexity and capability assessment
- Market analysis and review
- Market approach
- Contract management and contract disclosure
These policies recognise procurement as a core business function and emphasise forward planning and a scaled approach to procurement based on complexity and risk.
The VGPB works closely with its stakeholders to ensure its policies are fit-for-purpose. Each policy is supported by good practice guides, tools and templates to assist buyers and enable consistent application across government.
Every VGPB agency adopts a procurement governance framework, strategy, policies and processes scaled to its procurement profile and must have the appropriate capability and oversight to carry out its procurements.
When purchasing goods or services, buyers must comply with the relevant procurement policies of their organisation.
Government buyers are encouraged to contact their procurement-governance unit before commencing procurement.
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