Professional Services Preferred Supplier Panel

Summary and scope

The Department of Energy and Climate, General Goods and Services is issuing this Invitation to Apply (ITA) No. GGS0111 for the provision of Professional Services for Queensland Government departments, agencies and other eligible entities. The objective of this procurement initiative is to replace the current Professional Services Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) which consists of: • Tranche 1 - Finance, Audit, Economics, • Tranche 2 -Human Resource Services, • Tranche 3 - Management, Policy and Agile Project/Program Management, and • Tranche 4 - Procurement and Probity. Please note the categorisation of services under the new Professional Services Preferred Supplier Panel (PSP), will make it more user-friendly for customers and suppliers. A list of the services categories are provided below: • Category 1 – Finance & Economics • Category 2 – Accounting • Category 3 – Quality Assurance • Category 4 – Human Resources • Category 5 – Organisational Development and Governance • Category 6 – Government Policy and Programs • Category 7 – Environment and Sustainability • Category 8 – Communication and Engagement • Category 9 – Projects and Programs • Category 10 – Procurement and Probity Preferred Supplier Panel It is anticipated that a Professional Services Preferred Supplier Panel (PSP) will be established for a term (PSP Term) of approximately 5 years, with up to 6 years extension options available, at the entire discretion of the Principal. How to Apply Please download the ITA documentation for further details, assessment criteria and instructions to submit an Application via the 360 Provider’s Portal. The 360 Provider’s Portal can be accessed at the following URL - https://360providers.apetsoftware.com.au/request/50484 Application clarifications or questions All clarifications or questions relating to this ITA Process must be communicated in writing in accordance with the timeframes identified, using the ‘Contact Request Manager’ button in the 360 Providers’ Portal (available once registered for this ITA in the 360 Providers’ Portal). Supplier Resources If a Supplier wishes to submit a response to this Invitation Process, there are resources available on the Queensland Government Business Queensland website (https://www.business.qld.gov.au/) to assist with the preparation of their offer, including information about: • Supplying to Queensland Government (https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/marketing-sales/tendering/supply-queensland-government) • Improving your tender approach (https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/marketing-sales/tendering/improve-approach) • Tendering tips (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwtb3q6ufTqsOOIymjCzPsawLFkZspT7). Contact: QGP Strategic Sourcing - QGPStrategicSourcing@epw.qld.gov.au This new panel will place a strong emphasis on the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP). This procurement activity will also contribute to achieving the Department’s Strategic Plan by: • increasing diversity on the PSP, delivering more choice to customers and more opportunities for businesses of all types and locations; • stimulating the local economy by providing greater opportunities for identified supplier types and regional suppliers to work with government; • continuing to focus on delivering value for money through financial and non-financial benefits (such as local and social benefits); • continuing to do business with ethically, environmentally and socially responsible suppliers; • building public service capabilities as a result of the professional services contracted through this PSP; and • ensuring the transfer of knowledge from Suppliers’ Personnel to the public service As a result of the ITA Process the Principal intends to establish a PSP comprising of multiple Suppliers, each of which will enter into an agreement with the Principal, to provide Professional Services to Eligible Customers.