Core& contracts

Updated: 5 Jul 2021
Mandated contract templates for low-risk ICT procurement up to $1 million.


The Core& contracts are contract templates for the procurement of ICT/digital goods and services that are low risk and up to $1 million in value (excluding GST). This includes contracts with suppliers on the ICT Services Scheme.

Core& contracts are part of the ICT Purchasing Framework. Their use is mandated by Procurement Board Direction PBD-2021-02.

They are called Core& because they’re built around core terms which contain NSW Government’s minimum legal terms.

The Core& contracts have 2 versions:

  • Core&One
  • Core&Combined.

Use Core& One to buy one solution

Use Core& One when procuring one individual solution in one transaction.

Core& One is made up of the core terms, plus a set of 4 individual solution requirements you can choose from.

Download Core& One

Use Core& Combined to buy more than one solution

Use Core& Combined when you are procuring more than one solution in one transaction.

Core& Combined is made up of the core terms, plus parts A and B. Part A covers combined common terms while part B covers combined solution requirements. Part A and B have been consolidated into one document for ease of reference.

Download Core& Combined

Understand how to use Core&

View the Core& contracts guidelines for guidance on how to use the Core& contracts.

Watch Core& contracts training videos to understand the requirements under Core&One and Core&Combined terms and conditions.

Use the ICT/Digital sourcing checklist DOCX, 691.34 KB to ensure appropriate use of Core& contracts.

Manage old contracts

Core& started on 1 November 2018. Before then, low-risk ICT contracts the short form agreement. You can download the old terms here:

Contracts executed 1 November 2018 continue on the same terms until they expire, unless the supplier and buyer vary the contract under Core&.

If you wish to extend a contract signed before 1 November 2018 and there are no remaining extension options, you need approval from the Department of Customer Service.

Send feedback

We’re keen to hear your thoughts on the Core& contracts.

Please email your feedback to ICTServices@customerservice.nsw.gov.au