A whole-of-government contract appoints one or more suppliers to supply goods or services to any government agency. Usually, a contract runs for a specific period (such as 3 years), and may have options for a 1-2 year extension.

What is a procurement arrangement?

A procurement panel is an arrangement whereby specific suppliers, usually selected through a single procurement process, may supply property or services to an agency.

What is WoAG?

Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) Arrangements are arrangements set up for Commonwealth entities to use when procuring certain types of goods or services. These are either coordinated or cooperative procurements, and generally result in contracts or standing offer (panel) arrangements.

What is coordinated procurement?

Coordinated procurement arrangements are established for commonly used goods or services by the Commonwealth. These arrangements ensure more efficient processes to deliver better prices, service and quality for the Commonwealth.

What is the federal procurement process?

The federal government’s basic procurement or acquisition process involves an agency identifying the goods and services it needs (also known as the agency’s “requirements”), determining the most appropriate method for purchasing these items, and carrying out the acquisition.

What are panel contracts?

Panel contracts are established after a public Request for Tender process has been undertaken. The companies appointed as panel members were assessed and deemed suitable against relevant criteria for the goods, works or services to be provided. Number.

What are the types of procurement?

Types of Procurement

Direct ProcurementGoods Procurement
ExamplesRaw materials, components and parts, machinery, items purchased for resaleRaw materials, wholesale items, office supplies

What is ICT in procurement?

ICT Procurement is all about aligning a company’s IT strategy with its business strategy to fulfill its needs better. ICT procurement involves administrative, organizational as well as regular duties needed to be fulfilled by an ICT procurement officer.

How do you get a government contract?

How to Find Government Contracts for Bid

  1. Navigate SAM.gov. SAM.gov is your go-to government contracts website to search all open opportunities for contracts valued at $25,000 or more.
  2. Seek a subcontracting opportunity.
  3. Market directly to agencies.
  4. Work with a bid-matching service.

What does the all-of-government office supplies contract cover?

​Office supplies. ​The All-of-Government office supplies contract covers stationery, cleaning, hygiene and washroom consumables, ICT consumables and educational supplies.

When did the whole of Australian government stationery and office supplies commence?

The Whole of Australian Government Stationery and Office Supplies (SOS II) Panel commenced on 7 September 2017, and replaced the initial SOS Panel. On this page… When did the SOS II Panel commence?

What is included in the stationery and workplace consumables contract?

This contract covers these main areas of stationery and workplace consumables services: ICT consumables: printer cartridges, toner cartridges, media and data storage including CDR, DVR, USB flash drives, data cartridges and other computer accessories like wireless mice, keyboards and laptop bags

What is stationery and office supplies arrangement (arrangement)?

The Department of Finance administers the Stationery and Office Supplies arrangement (Arrangement). The Arrangement consists of a panel of suppliers, (SOS II Panel), which provide stationery and office supplies to satisfy the business needs of Commonwealth entities. Use of the SOS II Panel is mandatory for Non-corporate Commonwealth.