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 PEDERICK House of Assembly Hammond Consultants and Contractors In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (26 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B) The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION House of Assembly Taylor Minister for Housing and Urban Development Minister for Housing Infrastructure Minister for Planning Consultants and Contractors The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Housing Infrastructure, Minister for Planning): I have been advised that for the SA Housing Trust: The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2024-25 is $1.349 million. The following is a summary of external consultants and contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2024-25. Name Method of Appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost Infrastructure SA Direct Negotiation Independent review of the Affordable Housing and Market Solutions function and provide a report with suggestions on how to enhance impact and improve performance. $13,636 Transforming Solutions (Aust) Pty Ltd Direct Negotiation The development of two new service model options for consideration by the South Australian Housing Trust to assist in meeting both short-term and long-term operational targets. $12,600 Indigenous Psychological Services Direct Negotiation Development of a cultural competency profile to gain a clear understanding of specific gaps (and strengths) that exist in essential knowledge, skills and attitudes within the South Australian Housing Trust. This will be used to enhance the ability to work in a culturally appropriate way and provide specific strategies around resources, literature, training or specific skills to improve services. $61,500 Ouwens Casserly Projects P/L Direct Negotiation Sales and Marketing specialist skills are not available within the South Australian Housing Trust due to the scale and complexity of feasibility work which is outside of business as usual operations. $26,000 TBA Request for Quote Develop a walk-up-flat (WUF) strategy to help guide future planning and asset decision making. The report will incorporate the analysis and evaluation of the success of the preventive maintenance and major upgrade work recently completed at three WUF sites owned by the South Australian Housing Trust. $250,000