Procurement

Golden Plains Shire Council buys products, services and works from a variety of contractors, both within and outside the shire.  For all purchases, Council must follow rules set down by State Government, the Local Government Act and Council.    In spending public money Council takes into account:

1. Integration with Council Strategy

2. Achieving value for money

3. Sustainable procurement;

4. Support of Regional Business

5. Build & Maintain Supply Relationships

6. Continual Improvement

Our Procurement Policy sets out in broad terms our purchasing principles and objectives. 

Procurement Methods

How we procure goods, works or services depends on the level of expenditure.  This is either by Quotation or Tendering.

Doing Business With Council

Council recently held two contractor information sessions to enable suppliers to learn more about doing business with Council. An outline of the information presented at the sessions can be found in the attachment below.

A list of upcoming and current tenders will be available in the tender section of this site within the next week.

Businesses or individuals can find out more by contacting Customer Service on 5220 7111 or 1300 363 036 (STD toll free) or by emailing  procurement@gplains.vic.gov.au.

 Contractor Information Session Handout 2012 (409 kb)