Appendix B: Definitions The following definitions apply for the purposes of these CPRs: Accountable Authority as defined in section 8 of the Public Governance, Performance – and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) Annual procurement plan a document published on AusTender through relevant – entities provide a short summary of their strategic procurement outlook for the coming year and information on significant procurements they plan to undertake. Approach to market any notice inviting potential suppliers to participate in a procurement – which may include a request for tender, request for quote, request for expression of interest, request for application for inclusion on a multi-use list, request for information or request for proposal. Note: the acronym is used on AusTender and other procurement documents to ‘ATM’ reference an approach to market. the central web-based facility for the publication of Australian Government AusTender – procurement information, including business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded. Commercial goods and services commercial goods and services are of a type that are – offered for sale to, and routinely purchased by, non-government buyers for non-government purposes, including any modifications common in the commercial marketplace and any minor modifications not common in the commercial marketplace. Commodity market a recognised exchange dealing in generic, largely unprocessed, – that can be processed and resold. Conditions for participation minimum conditions that potential suppliers must – demonstrate compliance with, in to participate in a procurement process or for to be considered. This may include a requirement to undertake an accreditation submissions or validation procedure. Construction services procurements related to the construction of buildings and – procurements of as defined by the Public Works Committee Act 1969. Contract an arrangement, as defined by s23(2) of the PGPA Act, for the procurement of – goods and services under which relevant money is payable or may become payable. Note: this includes standing offers and panels. Contracts for labour hire a contract under which a relevant entity engages an individual – to provide labour, when the individual is engaged either directly or through a firm which primarily exists to provide the services of only that individual. This includes the appointment of an eminent individual to a special role by an Accountable Authority, or the appointment of a person or persons by an to a governance committee (for example, Accountable Authority an audit committee, ethics committee or steering committee), but does not include the engagement of consultants.
Appendix B: Definitions The following definitions apply for the purposes of these CPRs: Accountable Authority – as defined in section 8 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) Annual procurement plan – a document published on AusTender through relevant entities provide a short summary of their strategic procurement outlook for the coming year and information on significant procurements they plan to undertake. Approach to market – any notice inviting potential suppliers to participate in a procurement which may include a request for tender, request for quote, request for expression of interest, request for application for inclusion on a multi-use list, request for information or request for proposal. Note: the acronym ‘ATM’ is used on AusTender and other procurement documents to reference an approach to market. AusTender – the central web-based facility for the publication of Australian Government procurement information, including business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded. Commercial goods and services – commercial goods and services are of a type that are offered for sale to, and routinely purchased by, non-government buyers for non-government purposes, including any modifications common in the commercial marketplace and any minor modifications not common in the commercial marketplace. Commodity market – a recognised exchange dealing in generic, largely unprocessed, that can be processed and resold. Conditions for participation – minimum conditions that potential suppliers must demonstrate compliance with, in to participate in a procurement process or for submissions to be considered. This may include a requirement to undertake an accreditation or validation procedure. Construction services – procurements related to the construction of buildings and procurements of as defined by the Public Works Committee Act 1969. Contract – an arrangement, as defined by s23(2) of the PGPA Act, for the procurement of goods and services under which relevant money is payable or may become payable. Note: this includes standing offers and panels. Contracts for labour hire – a contract under which a relevant entity engages an individual to provide labour, when the individual is engaged either directly or through a firm which primarily exists to provide the services of only that individual. This includes the appointment of an eminent individual to a special role by an Accountable Authority, or the appointment of a person or persons by an Accountable Authority to a governance committee (for example, an audit committee, ethics committee or steering committee), but does not include the engagement of consultants.
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