Rory Alexander 7/21/23 Rory Alexander 7/21/23

Alert: Recent Procurement Policy Note

The Department of Finance’s recent Procurement Policy Note serves as a reminder that the Commonwealth must consider a potential supplier’s relevant experience and performance history when assessing value for money under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs). This consideration can extend to a supplier’s unethical behaviour in previous contracts.

Rory Alexander 12/12/22 Rory Alexander 12/12/22

Brief: Collaborative Contracting

In this Brief, we explore the benefits and risks of utilising collaborative industry approaches (and contracting models) in the procurement process for Government supplies and services.

Rory Alexander 12/9/22 Rory Alexander 12/9/22

Brief: Defence’s Liability Framework

In this Brief, we explore the principles underpinning Defence's approach to liability and risk in major projects.

Rory Alexander 9/9/22 Rory Alexander 9/9/22

Alert: Updates to CCS

On 5 September 2022, the Commonwealth Contracting Suite (CCS) was updated to incorporate new clauses into the Approach to Market, Contract and Purchase Order Terms.

Derek Smith 8/30/22 Derek Smith 8/30/22

Brief: the GPJR Act

Managing complaints and challenges under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 (Cth)

Rory Alexander 7/1/22 Rory Alexander 7/1/22

Alert: Updated CPRs

The Commonwealth Procurement Rules were updated, effective from 1 July 2022.