If your agency has received approval for a standing exemption, log in to the portal and follow the steps below to record each exempt tender:
- From the dashboard, click “Apply for a Participation Plan Exemption”.
- Complete the normal participation plan exemption application form by providing the following details:
- The Procurement Agency Name and Agency Contact Information (prefilled)
- Estimated contract value (including GST)
- Estimated commencement and completion date
- Tender title
- Tender reference number
- Estimated date of tender
- Nature of Tender
- Identify if the contract cover location is Metro, state-wide or regional
- Under "Provide a summary of the purpose of the procurement”, write N/A
- Identify the reason the agency is applying for an exemption from a Participation Plan Requirement by selecting “Standing Exemption”
- Under “Provide evidence or research that supports the reason for the exemption application”, provide the standing exemption reference number provided by WA Industry Link at the initial approval for the standing exemption.
- Once the form is completed, click “Next”.
- The page will navigate to view the exemption request cover letter, click “Next” to review the tender details.
- Click “Next” and review the summary page. If all details are correct, click “Agree and Submit Exemption Request”.
- When the request is submitted the exemption will appear in the exemption request table with the status Pending Approval. The table shows:
- Tender reference number
- Exemption reference number (listed under Name)
- Tender title
- Contact Person
- Status
- Submitted date
- Approved date
- Once submitted to WA Industry Link, it will be reviewed to confirm the standing exemption exists and then, assuming the standing exemption is still valid, it will be marked as Approved.
There is no need to wait for WA Industry Link to mark the tender as Approved in the portal before releasing the tender as it is assumed it has already been approved by virtue of the standing exemption received.
