ICT and digital goods and services

A risk-based approach to delivering independent oversight of ICT projects worth $5 million or over, or that are of strategic importance or high risk.

This board direction defines approved arrangements for NSW Government agencies for the procurement of ICT related goods and services using the mandatory ICT Services Scheme.

NSW Government agencies must use the Memorandum of Understanding for Licensed Use of NSW Government Communications Facilities issued by the Telco Authority when entering into new site agreements or amending existing agreements.

Mandate of the ICT Purchasing Framework.

Directs NSW Government agencies to use public cloud services as the default.

NSW Government agencies must comply with the procurement requirements for telecommunications services detailed in this Direction including testing the market and purchasing services through Contract 2210 Telecommunications Purchasing Arrangements.

Large businesses with NSW Government contracts valued at $7.5 million or above will be required to pay small business subcontractors within 20 business days.

The NSW Government’s policy to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through government procurement.

Accreditation enables agencies to autonomously procure goods and services to maximum contract values.