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Procurement at Energy Safe Victoria

Procurement is the end-to-end process that governs the sourcing, contract management and day-to-day purchasing of goods and/or services on behalf of Energy Safe Victoria. 

Procurement principles

Energy Safe Victoria is aligned with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board procurement framework and its supply policies for goods and services.

Energy Safe Victoria seeks to ensure the following four principles are met during our procurement processes:

  • Value for money
  • Accountability
  • Scalability
  • Probity and transparency

Forward procurement plan

For an overview of Energy Safe Victoria’s planned procurement activities over the next 12 months, refer to our forward procurement plan:

Energy Safe Procurement Activity Plan FY 24–25
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Note: The information provided is for planning purposes only and projects outlined may be subject to revision.

Suppliers can view contracts which have been recently awarded by Energy Safe Victoria on the Buying for Victoria tenders portal (formerly Tenders VIC).

General Terms and Conditions

For details of Energy Safe Victoria’s standard Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders (where Energy Safe Victoria and a Supplier have not entered into a separate agreement for the same Goods and/or Services) refer to the following:

  • General conditions for the provision of services:
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  • General conditions for the supply of goods:
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Supplier code of conduct and engagement

Suppliers engaging with Energy Safe Victoria must at all times demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ensure that their employees, workers, representatives, suppliers and subcontractors comply with the standards set out in the Victorian Government supplier code of conduct.

Provide feedback and complaints

Energy Safe Victoria values your feedback and manages all complaints in a fair and consistent manner in accordance with the Procurement Complaints Management Process:

Energy Safe Victoria Procurement Complaints Management Process
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To lodge a complaint regarding an Energy Safe Victoria procurement process, please email the details of your complaint to procurement@energysafe.vic.gov.au

Contact us

For general information regarding Energy Safe Victoria’s procurement practices, please contact the team via email at: procurement@energysafe.vic.gov.au

Date: 11/10/2024 15:45

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