Dip of Procurement and Contracting – Planning Procurement – Activity 10 – Tender Evaluation Issues – QLD Gov

Whom would you select to be on a tender evaluation panel for the Provision of Security Guarding Services (Procurement Framework Activity 4 Handout) scenario?

At what point in the procurement process would you consider the make-up of the tender evaluation panel?

Outline the roles for each panel member (bullet points only).

Will you appoint a probity advisor? Why/why not?

How would you ensure that the panel members that you have selected are aware of their responsibilities? Would your approach be different if someone has no procurement experience?

Differences of Opinion

During the tender evaluation the subject matter expert is having a major disagreement with the other panel members.  The finance and contracting panel members are quite adamant in their choice for the preferred supplier.  They insist that the supplier preferred by the subject matter expert is too expensive, and has too often failed to comply with contractual obligations.  The subject matter expert believes these issues can be resolved through negotiation, and this supplier would be the best at delivering the required services.  As the chair how would you resolve this issue?

Broad Value for Money Consideration

When evaluating the tender, what broader value for money aspects will you consider as part of your evaluation?

Supply Chain Considerations

What aspects of the supply chain would need to be examined to ensure the services can be maintained throughout the life of the contract?

Documentation and Record Keeping

What is the key document generated by the tender evaluation team?  What are the main components of the document and what purpose does each section serve?