This Section is part of the WA Procurement Rules which are issued as a Procurement Direction under the Procurement Act 2020.
The Rules replace the State Supply Commission’s policies and apply to all types of procurement including goods, services and works. The WA Social Procurement Framework supports value for money factors in the Rules.
Requirements
This table summarises available approvals and exemptions to certain Rules..
| Rule | Approval or exemption justified in writing | Recorded in Exemption Register (See Rule F4) | Department of Finance Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule C2.2 | Exemption from purchasing off mandatory CUAs in Emergency Situations. | Yes | No |
| Rule C2.3 | Approval to establish a contract term exceeding 5 years at contract commencement. | Yes | No |
| Rule C2.4 | Approval to establish a Cooperative Procurement Arrangement | No | Depends on the nature of the arrangement. See table in Rule C2.4 |
| Rule C2.5 | Approval of Standing Offers that are mandatory outside the metropolitan region. | No | NO |
| Rule C3 | Exemption from the requirement to take procurement planning documentation to the Relevant Review Committee. | Yes | Only if Rule C3(3)(b) applies |
| Rule C5.2 / Rule C5.3 | Exemption from the procurement method under Rule C5.2. | Yes (Rule C5.3) | Required to seek advice if the Department of Finance is involved in the Procurement under Rule C1 |
| Rule D2.4 | Approval to specify a Proprietary Product, where no alternatives considered. | No | Only for Covered Procurements |
| Rule D7 | Exemption from the requirement to take procurement evaluation report to the Relevant Review Committee. | Yes | Only if Rule D7(4)(b) applies |
| Rule D8.2 | Exemption from publishing contract award details on Tenders WA. | Yes | No |
| Rule E1 | Exemption from developing a project or contract management plan. | Yes | No |
| Rule E2.2 | Approval of contract Variations | No | Refer to Rule E2.1 for when advice is required. |
| Rule E3.2 | Exemption from publishing expenditure update details on Tenders WA. | Yes | No |
| Rule F9 | Exemption from using Project Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
