❓ Hon Dee Margetts questions the Treasurer regarding a contract awarded to Boise Cascade for stationery supplies, specifically the high price of blotting paper and the ability of government departments to seek alternative suppliers. The Treasurer's response clarifies the unit definition and confirms Boise Cascade as the lowest priced tenderer under a mandatory common use contract.
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I refer to tender No 12603 for the supply of copy paper, envelopes and office stationery, which was awarded on 12 November 2003 to Corporate Express for the provision of paper and envelopes, and to Boise Cascade Office Products for the provision of stationery supplies, and the justification that the Treasurer gave for this decision in the answer to question on notice 1588; that is, “Substantial additional savings were provided by Boise on the basis of being a sole supplier to government on the stationery contract.” (1) Can the Treasurer confirm that he authorised a contract in which Boise Cascade quoted $67.36 per unit of blotting paper - or paper blot, 445 x 570 135 grams per square metre white, reference No S491? (2) If yes to (1), does the Treasurer realise that if one were to apply this price to the purchasing pattern of the Department of Industry and Resources over the past 12 months - with a consumption of 174 units - it would result in a bill of $11 720.64? (3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(1) Can the Treasurer confirm that he authorised a contract in which Boise Cascade quoted $67.36 per unit of blotting paper - or paper blot, 445 x 570 135 grams per square metre white, reference No S491? (2) If yes to (1), does the Treasurer realise that if one were to apply this price to the purchasing pattern of the Department of Industry and Resources over the past 12 months - with a consumption of 174 units - it would result in a bill of $11 720.64? (3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(2) If yes to (1), does the Treasurer realise that if one were to apply this price to the purchasing pattern of the Department of Industry and Resources over the past 12 months - with a consumption of 174 units - it would result in a bill of $11 720.64? (3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(1) Can the Treasurer confirm that he authorised a contract in which Boise Cascade quoted $67.36 per unit of blotting paper - or paper blot, 445 x 570 135 grams per square metre white, reference No S491? (2) If yes to (1), does the Treasurer realise that if one were to apply this price to the purchasing pattern of the Department of Industry and Resources over the past 12 months - with a consumption of 174 units - it would result in a bill of $11 720.64? (3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(2) If yes to (1), does the Treasurer realise that if one were to apply this price to the purchasing pattern of the Department of Industry and Resources over the past 12 months - with a consumption of 174 units - it would result in a bill of $11 720.64? (3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(3) Given that the aforementioned contract qualifies Boise Cascade as the preferred supplier, what legal ability do government departments have to choose alternative stationery suppliers that offer more reasonable prices? The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
The PRESIDENT: That was an interesting question in terms of the standing orders. We will see what the minister wants to respond to. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer wishes me to provide a response, and he has provided this response - (1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(1) A unit of blotting paper is defined under the contract as a single sheet, and Boise Cascade has confirmed that any order raised for this product is charged at 18c per sheet. For this item, Boise Cascade was the lowest priced tenderer. Quotes provided by other tenderers ranged from 20c to 25c per unit. (2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
(3) The contract for stationary with Boise Cascade is a mandatory common use contract that offers the best overall value for money for government.
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