Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . .

Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1998 Week 5 Hansard (27 August) . . Page.. 1570 ..

CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Question No. 25

Contractual Arrangements

MR STANHOPE - asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 23 June 1998:

In relation to ACT contractual arrangements entered into by the ACT -

(1) How many contracts did it enter into using the "single select" method of tendering in the (a) 12 months to 30 June 1996 and (b) 12 months to 30 June 1997.

(2) What was the total value of contracts entered into using the "single select" method of tendering in the (a) 12 months to 30 June 1996 and (b) 12 months to 30 June 1997.

(3) How much money was paid to Totalcare Industries Ltd for services performed by the Works and Commercial Services Group from 1 January to 30 June 1997.

MRS CARNELL - The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

(1) The ACT Government purchasing policy allows single select tenders to be entered into as an alternative to competitive tender for individual purchases greater than $50,000 in certain circumstances. For purchases under $50,000 formal competitive tender is not required, although, best value for money considerations apply. Circumstances for a "single select" tender for purchases greater than $50,000 may include:

. single source of supply or sole supplier;

. standardisation upon a given item or product after public tenders have been called for the original equipment;

. compatibility with existing systems;

. specialist knowledge or expertise requirements; and

. tied arrangements established with Territory Owned Corporations such as Totalcare Industries Ltd.

The number of contracts entered into using the "single select" method of tendering in respect to individual purchases of a value greater than $50,000 in the (a) 12 months to 30 June 1996 was 47 and (b) 69 for the 12 months to 30 June 1997.

(2) The total value of contracts entered into using the "single select" method of tendering in respect to individual purchases of a value greater than $50,000 in the (a) 12 months to 30 June 1996 was $13,699,149 and (b) $23,197,724 for the 12 months to 30 June 1997.

Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . .