Getting started

Things you should know and do before you even begin planning a procurement.
What you need to know
  1. In NSW, government procurement operates under a devolved governance structure. This means each agency is responsible for their own procurement, with the Procurement Board setting the whole-of-government strategic approach.
  2. If you're new to procurement, we recommend you follow our best practice approach.
  3. You must keep the NSW Government’s procurement objectives in mind every time you procure.
  4. You should also you know your agency's procurement accreditation status, as this will impact your ability to buy.
  5. Construction industry procurements work a little differently to others and it’s important you know some of the key differences.
  6. You must keep good records at every stage of the procurement to document your decisions and the reasons behind them.
  7. If you're not a NSW Government agency, you may still be able to use our procurement arrangements. Eligible non-agency buyers include universities, private schools, private hospitals, charities, local councils and other government jurisdictions.
Best practice procurement
Procurement best practice follows 3 stages: plan, source and manage.
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Procurement objectives
Five procurement objectives must guide all your procurement decisions.
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About the Procurement Policy Framework
The NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework is the most important policy document for NSW government buyers.
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Accreditation
Procurement accreditation gives NSW Government agencies the authority to manage their own procurements.
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Construction industry procurement
In NSW, construction industry procurements work a little differently to others. We outline some of the key differences.
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Government procurement governance
The NSW Procurement Board sets a government-wide strategic approach to procurement.
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Eligible non-agency buyers
You don’t have to be a NSW Government agency to use NSW Government procurement arrangements.
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Record keeping
You must keep accurate records to comply with both government policy and the law.
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Policies and guidelines
Some policies and guidelines are mandatory, others help your procurement reach the best outcome.
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