❓ Mr Masters questions the Minister for Education on regional buying preferences within government agencies, specifically regarding additional policies, 'buy local' programs, logistical assessments, and tender requests to local suppliers. The response indicates varied practices across the Department of Education and the Country High Schools Hostel Authority.
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(1) In additional to the broad-ranging State Government policies which allow Government agencies to favour regional suppliers of goods and services over Perth-based suppliers, (e.g., an ability to accept tenders from regional suppliers that are up to 10% higher than Perth-based tenderers), do the agencies for which the Minister is responsible have their own, additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences?
(2) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible have ‘buy local’ policies or programs so that, where reasonable and practical, preference is given to the use of local suppliers of goods or services rather than restricting or preferencing metropolitan suppliers?
(3) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible assess logistical implications and difficulties associated with the provision of goods or services by suppliers located in towns that are remote from the areas in which the goods or services are to be used when choosing successful tenderers?
(4) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible routinely request local suppliers of goods and services to submit tenders when new or renewing contracts are being let?
(2) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible have ‘buy local’ policies or programs so that, where reasonable and practical, preference is given to the use of local suppliers of goods or services rather than restricting or preferencing metropolitan suppliers?
(3) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible assess logistical implications and difficulties associated with the provision of goods or services by suppliers located in towns that are remote from the areas in which the goods or services are to be used when choosing successful tenderers?
(4) Do the Government agencies for which the Minister is responsible routinely request local suppliers of goods and services to submit tenders when new or renewing contracts are being let?
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Answered
19 February 2002
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
126 days
(1) No (2) N/A. The Department of Education Services and Curriculum Council's operations are metropolitan based (3) N/A (4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
(2) N/A. The Department of Education Services and Curriculum Council's operations are metropolitan based (3) N/A (4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
(3) N/A (4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
(4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
3. Yes. 4. Yes.
4. Yes.
(2) N/A. The Department of Education Services and Curriculum Council's operations are metropolitan based (3) N/A (4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
(3) N/A (4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
(4) Yes Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
Department of Education 1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
1&2) The Department of Education has not issued any additional policies or directives on regional buying preferences. 3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
3) No. 4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
4) The Department of Education advertises publicly for goods & services over $20 000 on the Internet, which allows any local supplier to respond to new or renewing contracts. Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
Country High Schools Hostel Authority 1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
1. Yes. Residential colleges purchase a range of services from suppliers in rural areas including cleaning/gardening products, small hardware items, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables. Residential colleges also make use of and pay for other services provided locally, including recreational activities such as swimming. The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
The general maintenance of college buildings and the servicing of college vehicles and equipment is also undertaken by local businesses. 2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
2. Yes. All residential college purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Buy Local Policy that is aimed at maximising opportunities for small, local and regional businesses in Western Australia through government buying. 3. Yes. 4. Yes.
3. Yes. 4. Yes.
4. Yes.
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