| Welcome to the nswbuy update - March 2010 |
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nswbuy update eNewsletter provides NSW Procurement customers with an update on state contract news. Information and status on state contracts are regular features. nswbuy update is a free subscription based newsletter. If you would like to forward a copy to other people in your organisation or change your subscription details, please refer to the top of this newsletter for details. If you would like more information on NSW Procurement products and services please phone 1800 NSW BUY (1800 679 289) or visit www.nswbuy.com.au |
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| Workplace Supplies Contract - Latest News | ||||||||||||||||||
 KEY DATESFurniture lots The following lots have commenced and are available on the smartbuy nswbuy catalogue:
Office supplies, kitchen, canteen and education lots - Lots 1-7 will commence on 22 March 2010 For existing contract termination dates, suppliers on contract, lots and sub lots information, transitioning steps, FAQs and Contract Guides please click here. |
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| Update on Government Telecommunications | ||||||||||||||||||
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Government Telecommunications Agreement (GTA) Category 5 – Telecommunications Systems and Services.
The latest GTA Contract to go live - 2360 GTA Category 5, provides customers with access to over 70 suppliers providing products and services across 18 product groupings
1. Telephony Systems and Associated Systems & Services (including IP Systems)
2. Voice and/or Video Mail and Unified Messaging Systems
3. Network Systems and Services (including Voice, LAN/WAN, etc.)
4. Call Accounting (TIMS)
5. Contact Centre Systems and Associated Systems and Services
6. Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVR’s)
7. After Market Products (including handsets, audio conference phones, headsets, circuit cards etc.)
8. Music and Messaging on Hold Systems and Services
9. Voice Recording Systems
10. Audio Conference Systems and Services
11. Video Conferencing and Webcam Systems and Services
12. Consolidated Telecommunications Inventory and Cost Management (including carrier billing analysis tools)
13. Managed Telecommunications Services
14. Private Paging and Public Address Systems
15. Broadcast
16. System Commissioning, Decommissioning and Professional Services
17. System Maintenance (single and multi-vendor)
18. New Telecommunications Technologies
This contract replaces a number of expired contracts and has resulted in increased range of technologies available for eligible customers and a greater level of regional suppliers. The contract guide and full listing of approved suppliers can be downloaded online at http://nswbuy.com.au/telecommunications.aspx
Government Telecommunications Agreement (GTA) Category 1A – Data & High Speed Internet Services
GTA Category 1A has been expanded to include High Speed Internet Services and Associated Products. Agencies now can procure both their data and internet services from the one contract, simplifying the procurement process. The inclusion of High Speed Internet Services within this category has expanded the number of suppliers available for agencies to buy this product from.
Updated information is available online at http://nswbuy.com.au/telecommunications.aspx
Government Broadband Service The Government Broadband Service (GBS) expires on 31 July 2010 and will not be continued. Agencies currently using the GBS are required to transition to GTA Category 1A and can begin transition at any time but should be completed by 31 July 2010.
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| State Contracts Information Folders | ||||||||||||||||||
 Some clients may have received a NSW Procurement information folder in 2009. This folder was developed to provide clients with State Contract Fact Sheets and other collateral on NSW Procurement services. Our plan is to send out new information folders with current Fact Sheets to all those clients who currently have folders and to some existing clients who don't have folders. Look out for these folders arriving over the next couple of months. |
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| Contracts replaced by ICT Services contract | ||||||||||||||||||
The ICT Services contract and online portal was launched during 2009 and is now being utilised by most NSW Government Agencies. The feedback is positive, however there is still some confusion over what existing ICT contracts have been replaced by this new contract. The following contracts have been replaced by the ICT Services contract:
Updated Information The ICT Services information page has been updated and now includes a listing of currently approved suppliers. Click here to view the ICT Services page. Placing an order Customers can not place orders against the expired contracts listed in the table above. Please ensure all orders for these include reference to 2020 ICT Services. |
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| Advice on Enterprise Software Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||
| The Department of Services, Technology and Administration is currently considering industry responses to its Request for Information (RFI) to investigate options for NSW Government's $100 million software spend and to ensure the broadest range of options are available to meet Government's future software needs. As a major purchaser of software products, NSW Government needs to get the greatest value from its purchases and support innovation. NSW Government wants to consider new models for software such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and open source solutions. Read more | ||||||||||||||||||
| It Hardware Contract to be renewed | ||||||||||||||||||
 State Contract c846 ( Midrange and Entreprise Servers ) is to be renewed and renamed as State Contract c2846 (Storage, Server Platforms and Virtualisation Technology). Tender evaluation of c2846 is progresing and it is expected the renewed contract will commence April / May 2010. Agencies may continue to purchase through c846 which has been extended to 30 April 2010. The renewed contract will assist the development of data centre focused technologies enabling alignment with Data Centre reform program objectives of the NSW Government. The enhanced specifications will also take advantage of emergent technology such as Server Virtualisation. |
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| New State Contract delivers a happy, healthier workforce | ||||||||||||||||||
 NSW Government agencies, councils and non-profit organisations can now benefit from Healthy Workforce Programs such as health screenings, influenza vaccinations, awareness campaigns and health & wellbeing surveys. The new Healthy Workforce Programs State Contract consists of a panel of approved Contractors who can assist in the development of these programs, benefiting both employees and agencies in a number of areas including:
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