The federal government should review its use of panels in relation to the procurement of both goods and professional services and look for ways to increase opportunities for a wider range of firms to offer their services, a parliamentary inquiry has recommended.
It said government must look for ways to capture the efficiencies of infrequent supplier vetting and contract setting versus different arrangements that increase the scope for a broader range of suppliers.
Procurement reform made up a significant part of the recommendations made by the House Economics committee report from its ‘inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation’.
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