Application
This unit describes the skills required to identify and use existing coordinated procurement contracts (CPC) and cooperative procurement arrangements (CPA) to establish new CPAs across agencies and to arrange for organisations to procure under these contracts and arrangements.
This unit applies to those working in the public sector with responsibility for arranging the procurement of goods and services.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, and regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, whilst performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify applicable existing CPCs, CPAs and opportunities | 1.1 Investigate availability and opportunities of CPCs and CPAs. 1.2 Identify and evaluate existing contracts at whole-of-government level and cross-agency arrangements. 1.3 Identify contract terms and assess conditions relating to contracts to determine whether the contract is relevant to the agency concerned. 1.4 Document criteria to identify applicable contracts and compliance with requirements for use. |
2. Arrange for organisation to procure under CPCs and CPAs | 2.1 Provide information and education about the contract and the requirement for its use to relevant staff. 2.2 Establish procedures to ensure that procurements are made under a CPC or CPA wherever possible, and place orders according to contract terms and conditions. 2.3 Record contractual dealings and report according to contract requirements including expenditure and realised savings. |
3. Lead cooperative procurements | 3.1 Obtain agreement of management for procurement where no CPAs exist, which would benefit multiple agencies 3.2 Develop a procurement strategy, procurement plan involving other agencies and procurement documents. 3.3 Undertake procurement process, evaluate responses and negotiate contract via cross-agency team. 3.4 Document new CPA and distribute to other agencies |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
consulting and negotiating with stakeholders
using conceptual and reasoning skills to develop concise arguments
writing reviews, reports, submissions and other complex documents
applying decision-making processes and methodologies
reading and applying the content of complex contracts, legislation and guidelines
undertaking research and business analysis
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
Commonwealth, state/territory and local government legislation, policies, practices and guidelines relating to conducting and managing coordinated procurement, including environmental purchasing and corporate social responsibility guidance
organisational procurement policies, practices and approval processes
risk management procedures
probity principles and issues
best practice examples in procurement practice
risks associated with financial and accounting issues relevant to conducting and managing coordinated procurement
WHS, environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices in the context of conducting and managing coordinated procurement
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Procurement