The WAIPS Portal is live from 1 July 2024.
Information for WA Government agencies to assist with the implementation of WAIPS and resources to help complete requirements using the online portal.
Agency WAIPS responsibilities
Under the Western Australian Jobs Act 2017 and the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy 2020, WA Government procurement officers and contract managers are required to:
- Ensure prospective suppliers submit a participation plan during the procurement process for all contracts above designated thresholds (unless an exemption has been granted).
- Include and assess the participation plan when evaluating the prospective supplier's offer to supply, in accordance with the WAIPS.
- Incorporate relevant participation plan commitments in the supply contract, in accordance with the WAIPS.
- Include report requirements in the supply contract, in accordance with the WAIPS.
- Provide information to the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade, on request, to help with reporting to Parliament.
- Implement all other aspects of WAIPS.
Further information about the WAIPS process can be found on the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy information page.
