Contracting Policy

AusAID contracts out the implementation of aid activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Government's purchasing policies and guidelines. These guidelines ensure that the processes of contractor selection result in value for money.

The following publications provide an overview of AusAID's contracting policies:

AusAID's Standard Terms and Conditions for a Purchase Order [PDF 38KB]
This document contains the standard terms and conditions that will apply when AusAID enters into any Purchase Order with a supplier.

Eligibility Criteria For AusAID Contracts
These eligibility criteria must be satisfied by organisations wishing to tender for AusAID overseas services contracts.

Procurement Policy Framework: A guide for business [PDF 78KB]
This publication provides information on the policy framework within which AusAID's procurements are made.

Contracts Charter [PDF 21KB]
The Contracts Charter articulates AusAID's preferred approach to contract relationships. The Charter sets out the context of, and recent developments in, AusAID contract management.

Tenderer debriefs [PDF 138KB]
The debrief policy outlines AusAID's method of debriefing tenderers following the outcome of a selection exercise.

Complaints handling procedures [PDF 44KB]
This document outlines the procedure for dealing with complaints received in relation to an AusAID procurement exercise, including the conduct of the procurement process or its outcome.

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