Clearly and effectively articulate the desired supply Define Our Need requirements and associated outcomes. Plan the Procurement Identify the most appropriate way to approach the Approach market to achieve the best result. Develop supporting documentation to approach the Sourcing Approach the Market market. Assess responses to identify preferred supplier(s), and Assess and Negotiate undertake negotiation (as applicable). Select recommended supplier(s) and finalise and award Select and Award the contract. Effectively commence the contract to facilitate Contract Establish the Contract successful contract execution. Management Proactively manage the contract to ensure the Manage the Contract successful achievement of contractual outcomes (i.e. delivery of required supplies). Ensure that all required supplies have been delivered Close Out the and all contractual obligations are finalised for both Contract parties. Undertake a review and develop learnings for future procurement activities. Procurement Governance Model A high-level overview of the NTG Procurement Governance Model is show in Figure 3 below, illustrating the key decision making and advisory roles and bodies, and their associated relationships. Figure 3. Procurement Governance Model NTG’s Minister Responsible for Procurement Act Role Responsibilities The Minister is a member of The Minister has overarching responsibility for ensuring the the Legislative Assembly of effective and efficient administration of the Procurement Act the Northern Territory and Regulations. This includes the issuing of with ‘directions Parliament and is respect to the principles, practices and procedures to be responsible for the observed in the procurement of supplies by and on behalf of Procurement Act. the Territory and of which this document forms Agencies’, part.
Define Our Need Clearly and effectively articulate the desired supply requirements and associated outcomes. Plan the Procurement Approach Identify the most appropriate way to approach the market to achieve the best result. Sourcing Approach the Market Develop supporting documentation to approach the market. Assess and Negotiate Assess responses to identify preferred supplier(s), and undertake negotiation (as applicable). Select and Award Select recommended supplier(s) and finalise and award the contract. Contract Management Establish the Contract Effectively commence the contract to facilitate successful contract execution. Manage the Contract Proactively manage the contract to ensure the successful achievement of contractual outcomes (i.e. delivery of required supplies). Close Out the Contract Ensure that all required supplies have been delivered and all contractual obligations are finalised for both parties. Undertake a review and develop learnings for future procurement activities. Procurement Governance Model A high-level overview of the NTG Procurement Governance Model is show in Figure 3 below, illustrating the key decision making and advisory roles and bodies, and their associated relationships. Figure 3. NTG’s Procurement Governance Model Minister Responsible for Procurement Act Role Responsibilities The Minister is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory Parliament and is responsible for the Procurement Act. The Minister has overarching responsibility for ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the Procurement Act and Regulations. This includes the issuing of ‘directions with respect to the principles, practices and procedures to be observed in the procurement of supplies by and on behalf of the Territory and Agencies’, of which this document forms part.
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