❓ The question asks about the cost of a contract, but the answer avoids providing a specific figure, citing the broad definition of 'contract' and the unjustifiable resource cost of collecting such comprehensive data. The Minister offers to respond to more specific queries.
AnsweredQoN 133Legislative Assembly
Asked
29 June 2005
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Water Resources; Federal Affairs
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(b) the cost of the contract?
The State Supply Commission's draft 'Procurement Users Guide' states: "For many purchases the price for the goods or services is at a standard rate, eg taxi fares, publications. Payment for these simple purchases constitutes a contract. In other circumstances a letter, email, facsimile, purchase order, or use of a purchasing card will form a contract." Given this interpretation of contracts, the staff resources necessary to collect this information can not be currently justified. However, if the Member has a specific query I will endeavour to provide a response.
The State Supply Commission's draft 'Procurement Users Guide' states: "For many purchases the price for the goods or services is at a standard rate, eg taxi fares, publications. Payment for these simple purchases constitutes a contract. In other circumstances a letter, email, facsimile, purchase order, or use of a purchasing card will form a contract." Given this interpretation of contracts, the staff resources necessary to collect this information can not be currently justified. However, if the Member has a specific query I will endeavour to provide a response.
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Answered
25 August 2005
Response time
57 days
The State Supply Commission's draft 'Procurement Users Guide' states: "For many purchases the price for the goods or services is at a standard rate, eg taxi fares, publications. Payment for these simple purchases constitutes a contract. In other circumstances a letter, email, facsimile, purchase order, or use of a purchasing card will form a contract." Given this interpretation of contracts, the staff resources necessary to collect this information can not be currently justified. However, if the Member has a specific query I will endeavour to provide a response.
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