House of Assembly Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Estimates Replies Consultants and Contractors Consultants and Contractors In reply to Mr WHETSTONE House of Assembly Chaffey Consultants and Contractors In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (3 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A) The Hon. S.E. CLOSE House of Assembly Port Adelaide Deputy Premier Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Minister for Defence and Space Industries Minister for Climate, Environment and Water Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy Consultants and Contractors The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised that for the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science: The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2023-24 is $1.307 million. The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Consultancy commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2023). Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost Ernst and Young Independent advisor to facilitate a review of its ICT Services and ICT Operating Model to better align with departmental needs and objectives. $50,000 The Trustee for Gray Andreotti Advisory Trust Commercial advice and analysis of options and a report to drive the vision and economic outcomes of the Tonsley Innovation Precinct. $50,000 The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24 for contracts disclosed in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular 27. Contractor commitment data is subject to change (pending the provision of commitment data to the Auditor-General on 11 August 2023). Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost Data3# Limited Ongoing operational requirement for the use of Microsoft's Desktop, Server and MSDN support licences. $253,806 Datacom Systems AU – SA Division ICT Managed Platform Services. $409,814 McMillen International Pty Ltd Provision of services, as Chief Scientist, on matters of science, technology and innovation. $180,000 Rural Business Support Service Provision of financial counselling for small businesses impacted by the 2022-23 Murray River flood event. $244,331