Core& contracts

Updated: 5 Jul 2021
Mandated contract templates for low-risk ICT procurement up to $1 million.


The Core& contracts are contract templates for the procurement of ICT/digital goods and services that are low risk and up to $1 million in value (excluding GST). This includes contracts with suppliers on the ICT Services Scheme.

Core& contracts are part of the ICT Purchasing Framework. Their use is mandated by Procurement Board Direction PBD-2021-02.

They are called Core& because they’re built around core terms which contain NSW Government’s minimum legal terms.

The Core& contracts have 2 versions:

Use Core& One to buy one solution

Use Core& One when procuring one individual solution in one transaction.

Core& One is made up of the core terms, plus a set of 4 individual solution requirements you can choose from.

Download Core& One

Use Core& Combined to buy more than one solution

Use Core& Combined when you are procuring more than one solution in one transaction.

Core& Combined is made up of the core terms, plus parts A and B. Part A covers combined common terms while part B covers combined solution requirements. Part A and B have been consolidated into one document for ease of reference.

Download Core& Combined

Understand how to use Core&

View the Core& contracts guidelines for guidance on how to use the Core& contracts.

Watch Core& contracts training videos to understand the requirements under Core&One and Core&Combined terms and conditions.

Use the ICT/Digital sourcing checklist DOCX, 691.34 KB to ensure appropriate use of Core& contracts.

Using pre 2 December 2024 contracts

The contracts released on 2 December 2024 include updated modern slavery provisions in line with the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner's Guidance on Reasonable Steps to Manage Modern Slavery Risks in Operations and Supply-Chains (GRS). They reflect best practice for buyers and suppliers. Reporting for NSW Government on the use of the GRS Model Clauses is expected to be mandatory from July 2025. Buyers are encouraged to start using the updated contracts and implement the requirements within the GRS as soon as possible.

The updated contracts impose additional responsibilities on buyers and suppliers, particularly  hardware suppliers. DCS encourages buyers and suppliers to carefully review the updated contracts to ensure all parties are aware of their modern slavery obligations.

For further information on the GRS, refer to the Anti-slavery Commissioner’s Shared Implementation Framework