Government Procurement

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (20 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer, Minister for Defence and Space Industries): I have been advised that for the 2023-24 financial year, 48 procurements valued greater than $55,000 (GST inclusive) were undertaken by the department and, of this total, 15 contracts were awarded to interstate businesses.

Of the total awarded to interstate businesses, 13 were approved by the chief executive. The remaining two contracts did not require chief executive approval as there were reasonable grounds to believe that no South Australian business could supply the required good or service.

In accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Services SA sourcing policy, in this circumstance, an appropriate procurement authority delegate can approve a procurement outcome awarding a contract to a non-South Australian business.