Proposed level of usage of apprentices and trainees this will promote – achievement of Government’s broader strategic and community objectives and therefore add value through the procurement process. Proposed number of jobs for Territorians the extent to which this is important – will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Proposed number of jobs for local Indigenous Territorians the extent to which – this is important will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Accredited training programs supported by the Respondent/Tenderer this – be a higher priority in the procurement of certain types of Supplies. Proposed level of usage of local Indigenous enterprise this will promote – achievement of Government’s broader strategic and community objectives and therefore add value through the contract delivery. Regional development opportunities this will be of greater significance in – regional and remote areas of the Northern Territory. Northern Territory research and development undertaken or proposed the – extent to which this is relevant will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Building Northern Territory Industry Participation Plans the extent to which this – is relevant for Tier Six procurement. Timeliness The importance of Timeliness will vary significantly between Supplies. In many cases, Timeliness can be directly related to the requirement for a local presence or local industry capacity. A lack of planning, resulting in increased urgency of supply will not justify increased weighting applied to this category of Assessment Criteria. When considering the Percentage Weighting to be applied to the Assessment Criterion of Timeliness, the following may be relevant and weighted and scored accordingly: Completion/delivery time offered available immediately may be an – overriding factor in some instances. In other instances, when the Supplies can be completed/delivered may not be as important. Agencies need to consider the operational and financial effects of a delayed completion/delivery of Supplies in determining the importance of timing. Length or vulnerability of the supply chain whether this is important or relevant – will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Compliance with timeframes sought by Government this needs to be – considered with the timing requirements of the Agency and evaluated accordingly. Capacity The Capacity of Suppliers to deliver supplies is critical in every assessment. When considering the Percentage Weighting to be applied to the Assessment Criterion for Capacity, the following may be relevant, and weighted and scored accordingly:
Proposed level of usage of apprentices and trainees – this will promote achievement of Government’s broader strategic and community objectives and therefore add value through the procurement process. Proposed number of jobs for Territorians – the extent to which this is important will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Proposed number of jobs for local Indigenous Territorians – the extent to which this is important will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Accredited training programs supported by the Respondent/Tenderer – this be a higher priority in the procurement of certain types of Supplies. Proposed level of usage of local Indigenous enterprise – this will promote achievement of Government’s broader strategic and community objectives and therefore add value through the contract delivery. Regional development opportunities – this will be of greater significance in regional and remote areas of the Northern Territory. Northern Territory research and development undertaken or proposed – the extent to which this is relevant will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Building Northern Territory Industry Participation Plans – the extent to which this is relevant for Tier Six procurement. Timeliness The importance of Timeliness will vary significantly between Supplies. In many cases, Timeliness can be directly related to the requirement for a local presence or local industry capacity. A lack of planning, resulting in increased urgency of supply will not justify increased weighting applied to this category of Assessment Criteria. When considering the Percentage Weighting to be applied to the Assessment Criterion of Timeliness, the following may be relevant and weighted and scored accordingly: Completion/delivery time offered – available immediately may be an overriding factor in some instances. In other instances, when the Supplies can be completed/delivered may not be as important. Agencies need to consider the operational and financial effects of a delayed completion/delivery of Supplies in determining the importance of timing. Length or vulnerability of the supply chain – whether this is important or relevant will depend on the nature of the Supplies. Compliance with timeframes sought by Government – this needs to be considered with the timing requirements of the Agency and evaluated accordingly. Capacity The Capacity of Suppliers to deliver supplies is critical in every assessment. When considering the Percentage Weighting to be applied to the Assessment Criterion for Capacity, the following may be relevant, and weighted and scored accordingly:
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