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| Welcome to nswbuy update - July 2009 |
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nswbuy update is an eNewsletter to provide NSW Procurement customers with an update on procurement news. Information on state contracts and the status on tenders for upcoming new state contracts / schemes 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 |
| State Contracts - Current Listing |
| To view a list of available state contracts and their status, click here to download the current listing. |
| Latest News - Temporary Staff Contract |
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Contract Launch Event
The Temporary Staff contract launch on the 28th May was a successful event, with approximately 100 attendees. Thank you to all who attended to learn more about how to save and use the new contract.
Updated Information
Click here to view the update FAQs, including answers to questions raised during the launch, and the updated contract guide.
Pricing Schedule
The Pricing Schedule has been split into 18 supplier booklets, and shows the pricing for each supplier for the category of work they can supply staff for. The location of the pricing schedule on smartbuy® has also changed slightly. Please follow the steps in the “How to Hire” guide available at nswbuy.com.au
If you have any queries about the new Temporary Staff contract please contact the NSW Procurement Client Support Centre on:
P: 1800 NSW BUY (1800 679 289)
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| Extension of Fuel and Associated Products contract / new E10 supplier |
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NSW Procurement has extended Contract 366 (Fuel and Associated Products) for a further 12 months. The contract now expires on 30th June 2010. Shell has also recently been added to the list of E10 (10% ethanol blended petrol) card suppliers.
Effective immediately, Shell is able to supply discounted E10 from a range of its outlets, including Coles Express service centres. Shell E10 card users, issued under Contract 366 need to note that:
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| Microsoft Agreement Update |
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| New ICT Services ePortal launched |
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Thank you to all those people who attended the launch of the new ICT Services ePortal on the 17th June. This contract is the largest ICT services contract ever released in the NSW public sector. The contract offers a panel of over 200 small, medium and large suppliers, covering a comprehensive range of ICT services in over 30 different categories. Please click here for the following information:
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| Commitment needed for Electricity Large Sites (777) contract |
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A letter has been sent out to all customers seeking confirmation on commitment to purchase electricity from this State Contract. With firm commitment on the volume of electricity to be purchased from all agencies, we can aggregate NSW government's purchasing power and obtain the lowest possible prices compared to any individual agency negotiation, achieving significant savings. |
| Next Issue of Better Buying |
 The next issue of Better Buying magazine will be out soon. This magazine is an essential read for all procurement and purchasing staff in government agencies, councils and not for profit organisations, as it aims to provide information on the extensive range of products available on State Contracts and the savings that can be achieved through better buying practices. To join the mailing list, please contact the Client Support Centre on 1800 NSW BUY (1800 679 289) or email nswbuy@commerce.nsw.gov.au To view the latest edition of Better Buying online please visit our Publications page.
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| Single Government Procurement website |
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A single source of procurement information for agencies, organisations and industry is now available. Gain acces to a wide range of procurement services as well as the vast number of quality products on State Contract through our websites: Whole-of-Government Procurement website which delivers information on:
Profiles NSW Government goods and services state contracts. Just click on the image category and explore the wide range of contracts available to save you money. |
| The Facts on Supplier Management Fee |
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There is often lots of confusion about the Supplier Management Fee so we thought it was time to correct any misinformation. |
| Fire extinguishers split into two contracts |
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User Guides and Fact Sheets for both contracts can be found at nswbuy.com.au |
| Contract for Government Construction |
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GC21 is a standard-form contract for government construction projects, specifically designed to provide everything required to develop and administer a Government construction contract .The step-by-step approach used is designed to assist in creating construction contracts for both basic and detailed construction projects.
GC21 is suitable for construction contracts valued at more than $1 million and may also be used for contracts of smaller value that involve multi-trades with potentially high procurement risk.
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| Your Say |
| We are always interested to hear your feedback and recommendations regarding the content of this newsletter, so have your say by emailing your comments to the NSW Procurement Client Support Centre on nswbuy@commerce.nsw.gov.au |
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Please be aware that the NSW Government's Agreement with Microsoft expired on June 20th 2009. It has become apparent during a series of negotiations that achieving a desirable agreement to extend the contract with Microsoft is unlikely.
NSW Procurement will shortly be issuing a request for tender for the retail supply of conventional electricity and green power to NSW Government large sites, street lighting and traffic signals commencing from 1 July 2010. 
There are now two contracts for fire extinguishers. The first contract (293- Supply and Delivery) is managed by NSW Procurement. The second contract (0702190 - Maintenance & Provision of Professional Services) is managed by OPWS Facilities Management.
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| State Contracts carry an average 1.4% Supplier Management Fee |
