The information below is forecast and subject to change at any time. It does not constitute an invitation for supply, quotation or tender. It is not a commitment to purchase the described goods or services. Our market release dates are indicative only and subject to approval.
For any queries relating to the listed planned procurements please email cpt@dpc.vic.gov.au.
Firm-level analysis of the gender pay gap in Victoria
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
Research project to investigate and understand how decision-making at the firm level responds to cultural norms and impacts firm level progress on pay equity and gender equality.
Special requirements
Project requires a multidisciplinary university based research team comprising senior academics in fields including behavioural economics, organisational psychology, sociology, and organisational theory.
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 2: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
12 months
Method for approaching suppliers
ITS - Non SPC - Selective
International agreement covered procurement?
No
A Victorian remuneration profile and benchmark
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
To establish a Victorian Dashboard of gender-disaggregated workforce metrics to monitor and benchmark the government’s success in its ongoing pursuit of gender equality objectives, particularly gender pay equity and the gender superannuation gap.
Special requirements
Project requires a university based research team comprising senior academics in Australia who have a strong record of accomplishment in in-depth analyses of total employee earnings and income by state/ territory, gender, industry, occupation and age.
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 2: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
1 year
Method for approaching suppliers
ITS - Non SPC - Selective
International agreement covered procurement?
No
Event management to support state events
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
Event management company for integrated event production services.
Special requirements
N/A
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 2: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
2+1 year
Method for approaching suppliers
ITS-SPC - Selective
International agreement covered procurement?
No
Panel of venues and suppliers for state events
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
Panel of preferred event suppliers.
Special requirements
N/A
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 3: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
2+1 year
Method for approaching suppliers
EOI - SPC
International agreement covered procurement?
No
Research
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
Administer a regular program of quantitative and qualitative research.
Special requirements
N/A
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 2: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
2+17 months
Method for approaching suppliers
ITS - SPC - Selective
International agreement covered procurement?
No
Evaluation
Procurement description - what are the goods or services you are buying?
Evaluation services for Victorian Government campaigns.
Special requirements
N/A
Estimated date for approaching suppliers
Qtr 3: FY 2023–24
Estimated contract duration
2+1 year
Method for approaching suppliers
ITS - SPC - Selective
International agreement covered procurement?
No
All supplier complaints about procurement are managed by DPC’s Procurement Governance Committee to ensure due process and integrity.
We aim to resolve complaints to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
Complaints from potential suppliers and contracted suppliers may concern:
the procurement process followed by DPC
the probity practice adopted by DPC during its procurement activity
Complaints about another issue (such as improper conduct, corrupt conduct, fraudulent activity) should be made as a Protected Disclosure.
Submitting a complaint
All procurement complaints should be submitted in writing to:
Procurement Governance Committee
Department of Premier and Cabinet
1 Treasury Place
Melbourne VIC 3000
the procurement process or probity practice the complaint relates to
any supporting documentation that is relevant to the complaint
the outcome you're seeking to achieve
whether you are contacting DPC on behalf of someone else
What happens next
We record all complaints in a complaint register.
We handle all information and documents received from complainants in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973 and the Information Privacy Act 2000.
We acknowledge receipt of a complaint within 5 business days.
If we require additional information, we'll ask for it at this stage.
We appoint an independent investigation manager to investigate all procurement complaints, determine the most suitable outcome and resolve the complaint.
Resolving and responding to complaints
We aim to resolve complaints within 20 business days. This may be extended if we have to request additional information or engage an external party to assist. You will be notified of any extension of time.
A complaint may be denied if:
you fail to provide sufficient evidence to support your complaint
we don't find any failings (or find partial failing) in our procurement process or probity practice
A complaint may be accepted if:
you provide sufficient evidence to support your complaint
we discover a total failing in a DPC procurement process or probity practice relevant to the complaint
The PGC Secretariat records the outcomes of all complaint investigations. They inform the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) if a complaint can't be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
If you're not satisfied with the result
If you're not satisfied with DPC’s findings and/or its response, you can refer the matter to the VGPB. You must do so within 10 working days of receiving DPC's findings.
Send your complaint to:
The Chair
Victorian Government Purchasing Board
Department of Treasury and Finance
GPO Box 4379
Melbourne VIC 3001
You must provide:
evidence that DPC did not correctly apply supply policies in relation to a procurement activity
evidence that DPC’s complaints management procedures were not applied correctly
a copy of all correspondence between you and DPC about the complaint
any additional material requested by the VGPB to assist in its findings
Download the complaints form
Download the procurement complaints management process (includes the complaints form on pages 7 and 8)