Government Architect's Strategy and Design Prequalification Scheme

## Government Architect's Strategy and Design Prequalification Scheme (SCM0801) This is a **Whole of government** prequalification scheme managed by the **Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure** in NSW, designed to streamline procurement for expert advice on strategic planning, design quality, and innovation in the built environment. The scheme lists experienced organizations and emerging businesses as prequalified providers for NSW Government agencies and statutory corporations. 🏗️ **Scope and Capabilities:** The scheme covers two main areas: **Strategy** and **Design**. **Strategy Capabilities Include:** * Project initiation, definition, justification, and risk assessment. * Project governance and management. * Business case development. * Financial and economic analysis. * Stakeholder engagement and management (including Aboriginal cultural engagement). **Design Capabilities Include:** * Architecture (requiring NSW Registered Architect). * Urban design. * Landscape architecture (requiring AILA registration). * Emerging practices (firms established less than 10 years). 📝 **Application Requirements:** Applicants must nominate capabilities and submit **three project examples and three signed client references** for each capability applied for. Strategy applications require extracts from strategic documents. Applications are assessed quarterly, and submissions must adhere to specific document formats (PDF landscape, max 10MB). 🛡️ **Contractual Requirements:** Bidders must agree to use the Infrastructure Advisory short form contract (for engagements < $250k) or the long form contract (for engagements >= $250k). Public liability insurance of at least $10 million is mandatory. 📅 **Scheme Dates:** The scheme is open for applications at any time, running from **26-Aug-2014 9:00 AM** until **30-Aug-2029 5:00 PM**. **Keywords:** Government Architect, Strategy, Design Quality, Built Environment, NSW Procurement, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Strategic Planning, Prequalification.