This User Guide provides information and guidance on the Professional Contractor Services (SON4241474), which is part of the Australian Government’s People Panel arrangements. It explains how Commonwealth entities can access and use the panel to procure professional contractor services.
A PDF copy of this Phase 3: Professional Contractor Services User Guide is available for download.
What’s in the guide
The User Guide covers the following:
- information about the panel, including its scope, benefits and eligibility requirements
- how entities can join and use the panel
- guidance on purchasing services, including issuing RFQs and orders for services
- panel rates, discounts and value-for-money requirements
- performance management and service provider responsibilities
- procurement reporting, invoicing and compliance obligations
- relevant legislation, connected policies and requirements.
Who should use this User Guide
This User Guide is intended for use by Commonwealth entities using the People Panel - Professional Contractor Services, including procurement teams and officials procuring professional contractor services..
