Plan
Build the foundations for your procurement, including determining how to approach the market.
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What you need to know
- To encourage innovation and get the best outcomes, you should be engaging with industry.
- You must procure from whole-of-government arrangements when they’re available, although some exemptions apply.
- One of the most important factors in any procurement is the way you approach the market. Done well, you can encourage innovation and competition and reach better procurement outcomes.
- However, before you approach the market, you should always make sure you have the authority to procure.
- If you're new to the industry, find out how to plan your procurement.
- Consider opportunities to source in-house expertise for procurement activities through the Expert Advisory Network (EAN)