Who buys what in government?
The Government of South Australia operates in many diverse markets with different needs. All public authorities undertake procurements that are necessary for their business requirements. Shared Services SA (Strategic Contracts – Department of Treasury and Finance) has responsibility for establishing and implementing across government contracts on behalf of the State Procurement Board. The main objectives are delivering savings to public authorities by reducing transaction costs and reducing risks associated with repetitive or common purchasing. The Board’s website lists all across government and lead-agency contracts (contracts managed by one agency but used by more than one agency). The SA Tenders and Contract website displays a list of contracts awarded by the Government of South Australia (in accordance with the SA Government Disclosure of Government Contracts (PC027) policy.