eTendering training for buyers
- Online / In-person / Self-paced / Blended
- External
eTendering is changing
The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is replacing eTendering with a new module on buy.nsw. The go-live date of the new module is expected to be July 2024.
DCS is collaborating with representatives from Agency Groups to ensure a smooth transition. Training sessions and guides will be created in time for the new module's release.
Why change
eTendering is more than 10 years old. The replacement module will be more secure and integrated with buy.nsw.
Suppliers will have a more streamlined experience, making it easier for them to do business with NSW Government.
What won't change
The way each NSW Government agency follows its own processes and uses internal systems won't change.
What will be the impact for buyers
After go-live, buyers will no longer have access to eTendering. All procurement activities will live on buy.nsw.
It's important all buyers have a buy.nsw account. If you haven’t yet, you can sign up now.
What will be the impact for suppliers
The new module will integrate with their buy.nsw account, meaning less time spent filling out fields.
After go-live, suppliers will no longer have access to eTendering.
Currently, tender notifications sit on buy.nsw and suppliers need to go to eTendering to respond. When the new module is live, this extra step won’t be needed.
Why do I still have to do training for a system that's ending?
The current system has a user compliance element that will continue until the system is replaced. From April the training will move to self-paced , allowing you to compete the training at anytime and anyplace.
Who this is for
This free self-paced training is for NSW Government employees who use the current eTendering to issue, manage and award tenders and request for quotes from suppliers.
What you'll learn
On completion, you'll be able to:
- create a request for tender (RFT)
- publish an RFT
- use the selective RFT process to leverage supplies on prequalification schemes
- access and download tenderbox content
- publish contract award notices.
Register
Request access to the self-paced learning package by emailing nswp_capability@treasury.nsw.gov.au
Access training environment
A dedicated eTendering training environment is available for agency buyers to hone skills and agency administrators to train their procurement team.
If you’re not sure who your agency administrator is, please contact the NSW Procurement Service Centre at buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
Access support materials
Documents and simulations to help you use eTendering are on Comperio, our procurement learning platform.
The first time you access Comperio, use the 'Sign up here' link with your work email address and the code COMPERIO.
If you get a 'you've already used this code' message, you already have an account. Simply recover your password to log in.
Understanding eTendering functions and navigation
- Overview of eTendering
Accessing eTendering
- Accessing and logging in to eTendering
Maintaining your RFT
- Loading RFTs
- Publishing RFTs
- Amending RFTs
- Covered procurements
- Multi-agency access (piggyback) clauses
Evaluating RFTs
- Tenderbox opening
Disclosing contracts
- Contract award notices
- Standing offer notices
Administrating eTendering
- System administrator responsibilities
- eTendering administration user guide