Find common-use supply arrangements

The easiest way to buy for government is to use an existing whole-of-government, common-use supply arrangement, such as a standing offer arrangement (SOA) or preferred supplier panel.

We have established these arrangements to provide cost-effective and efficient ways to buy products and services.

Using common-use supply arrangements

Rule 2 of the Queensland Procurement Policy, which applies to budget sector agencies and statutory bodies, states that common-use supply arrangements must be used unless one of the following exemption situations applies:

• the delivery area is regional or remote, and there are no capable and competitive local suppliers on the arrangement.
• the procurement activity directly supports relevant government objectives, targets and/or commitments outlined in Part 1 of the policy and cannot be met using the arrangement.

Exemptions from using an applicable common-use supply arrangement must be approved by the relevant agency delegate and reported annually to Queensland Government Procurement.

To use one of these common-use supply arrangements:

1. Search the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory (QGAD) for specific products or services or for category groups that contain procurement arrangements.
2. After identifying a suitable arrangement, use the guides, tools and templates to assist you with supplier selection, pricing options and market engagement.
3. Refer to your agency's procurement procedure before buying, as it governs how your agency uses common-use supply arrangements.

If you are having difficulty finding a service or product, view one of our 6 category pages for more information:

• building construction and maintenance
• general goods and services
• information and communication technology (ICT)
• medical goods and services
• social services
• transport infrastructure and services.

If a suitable whole-of-government arrangement is not available, you may consider:

• using an agency arrangement (some require agency approval)
• getting a quotation using your agency guidelines.

Procurement assistance for non-government organisations

Eligible charitable or benevolent non-government organisations (NGOs) may achieve price benefits and value for money by purchasing from common-use supply arrangements.

Queensland Government Procurement manages access to the QGAD for eligible NGOs.

To apply for access to the QGAD, complete the Procurement Assistance for Charitable or Benevolent Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) form.

More information

• Create a purchase order

Contact

For queries about common-use supply arrangements or non-government organisations, email betterprocurement@hpw.qld.gov.au.