THS Procurement Objectives & Annual Activity Plan

Procurement Objectives & Principles
Annual Procurement Activity Plan
Complaints

Procurement Objectives & Principles

In conducting procurement at Tallangatta Health Service, all planning, sourcing and contract management activities will be based on the following principles shown:

High standards of behaviour and actions in the conduct of procurement processes. Equity, confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and consumer/supplier confidence in the integrity of procurement processes.
Applying good probity practices in managing procurement activities. The CEO has the flexibility to conduct procurement activities using appropriate capability to provide value for money outcomes.
A balanced judgement of a range of financial and non-financial factors taking into account the mix of quality, cost and resources, fit for purpose, total cost of ownership and risk.
The relationship between the complexity of a procurement project and the capability of the organisation to conduct it to achieve a good procurement outcome.
Obtain goods and services that meet specification, are delivered on time at competitive prices from financially stable suppliers.
Obtains best value for money based on whole of life cost.
Consistent procedures are followed in accordance with Tallangatta Health Service procurement policies.

Annual Procurement Activity Plan

The annual Procurement Activity Plan provides a summary of the major procurement activities in the non-salary area of organisational expenditure and provides potential suppliers advance knowledge of the likely procurements in this financial year.

To effectively and efficiently procure goods and services across the organisation to obtain the best value for money and economies of scale, Tallangatta Health Service’s Procurement Activity Plan is aligned to its priorities and strategies.

Tallangatta Health Service is looking to develop long term partnerships with suppliers that are adaptable and innovative, who take accountability, and who can help deliver real and lasting value.

When sourcing goods and services from the market, Tallangatta Health Service is committed to open, fair, and transparent sourcing processes.

The annual Procurement Activity Plan will be reviewed and updated as required, based on the best information available at the time of publication.

Complaints

Any complaint about a Procurement Activity process undertaken by Tallangatta Health Service must be submitted in writing (via Letter or email) to the Chief Procurement Officer.

The written complaint must set out:

The basis for the complaint (specifying the issues involved).

How the subject of the complaint (and the specific issues) affect the person or organisation making the complaint.

Any relevant background information.

The expected corrective outcome.

Disclaimer:
All planned procurement activities are subject to revision or cancellation. The information in this annual Procurement Activity Plan is provided for planning purposes only and it does not present a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment by Tallangatta Health Service to purchase the described goods or services. There is no obligation to respond to or return any unsolicited bids received.