Contracting policy

AusAID contracts out the implementation of aid activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Government's purchasing policies and guidelines. These guidelines ensure that the processes of contractor selection result in value for money.

The following publications provide an overview of AusAID's contracting policies:

Adviser Remuneration Framework
The Adviser Remuneration Framework is a set of market-based, long and short term remuneration rates applying to AusAID-funded advisers that are commercially contracted by AusAID directly, or through a managing contractor.

Procurement 30 Day Payment Policy for Small Business
This policy applies to AusAID procurement from a Small Business.

Lists of Laws and Guidelines for Contractors undertaking activities for AusAID
This document provides a list of some laws of the Commonwealth of Australia that may apply to the delivery of development aid to foreign countries and a list of guidelines that Contractors undertaking activities for AusAID must comply with.

AusAID's purchase order standard terms and conditions
This document contains the standard terms and conditions that will apply when AusAID enters into any Purchase Order with a supplier.

Eligibility Criteria For AusAID Contracts
These eligibility criteria must be satisfied by organisations wishing to tender for AusAID overseas services contracts.

Procurement Policy Framework: a guide for business
This publication provides information on the policy framework within which AusAID's procurements are made.

Contracts Charter
The Contracts Charter articulates AusAID's preferred approach to contract relationships. The Charter sets out the context of, and recent developments in, AusAID contract management.

AusAID Policy on Debriefing of Tenderers
The debrief policy outlines AusAID's method of debriefing tenderers following the outcome of a selection exercise.

Complaints handling procedures
This document outlines the procedures for dealing with complaints received in relation to an AusAID procurement or grant funding selection process, including the conduct or outcome of the selection process.

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Last reviewed: 21 June, 2011