PSPPCM004 — Plan procurement

1 Interpret procurement requirements

• 1.1Consult with stakeholders to determine whether viable alternatives to procurement exist that address identified business need, to define and clarify requirements, and to justify the procurement decision.
• 1.2Conduct scoping of procurement requirements identifying outcomes, objectives and logistics or supply chain factors.
• 1.3Conduct market analysis to identify factors that may impact on procurement decisions.
• 1.4Confirm procurement approvals and appropriations for whole-of-life of the activity.
• 1.5Access information on sources of supply to determine possible providers and identify and resolve any conflict of interest.
• 1.6Specify planned provider contract arrangements.
• 1.7Investigate issues and opportunities for integration into procurement activity.

2 Plan procurement activities

• 2.1Outline procurement requirement from transition to close out.
• 2.2Plan opportunities to obtain stakeholder input at all stages of the procurement process.
• 2.3Confirm resource requirements and nominate responsible authorities.
• 2.4Include strategies for briefing potential bidders when required, and ensure they are practical and meet probity requirements of fairness and impartiality, public sector standards and organisational protocols.

3 Manage procurement plans

• 3.1Develop and approve procurement documentation and procurement plan which contains relevant detail about the procurement process and desired business outcomes.
• 3.2Seek stakeholder input at all stages during the development of the procurement plan.
• 3.3Consider probity risks in the procurement process.
• 3.4Communicate approved procurement plan or strategy to stakeholders.

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