Supplier resource library

Suppliers are encouraged to regularly check our webpage for information about working with TAFE NSW or alternatively you can email the TAFE NSW Procurement Team.

TAFE NSW evaluates tenders based on value for money. We consider both price and non-price criteria. This means that the cheapest price offered doesn't necessarily win. It's important for suppliers to review tender documents to understand the requirements before submitting a bid. If you need clarification, you can request this in writing from the Sourcing Event Manager. Responses to non-price criteria should directly address the questions. After contract award, you can request feedback on your offer to improve future opportunities.

Given the diversity of our procurement profile, insurance requirements are tailored to the goods and services being procured. The insurance requirements are listed within the procurement documentation. If you are unclear about requirements in the tender documentation, seek clarification in writing to the Sourcing Event Manager.

The length of a procurement process depends on the complexity of the procurement activity, including the availability of resources. A timetable for each procurement process is specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document for guidance.

Yes, you are able to seek feedback in relation to your bid. While we can't disclose information about other offers received, we will focus on the quality and competitiveness of your offer in relation to the evaluation criteria. This process is intended to assist you in future tender responses.

Yes, TAFE NSW is subject to the Enforceable Procurement Provisions (EPP). These rules are part of international trade agreements and apply to government agencies in NSW.

Please send any feedback about our procurement processes to the Director Procurement Capability and Governance. If a complaint can’t be resolved at an agency level, it may be referred to the NSW Procurement Board for further investigation.