SERVICE CAPABILITY

Procurement & Probity

Independent procurement and probity support for Australian Government, helping teams plan, evaluate and document fair, transparent and defensible procurement decisions.

What this service entails

Pinaka supports Australian Government procurement activities with practical advisory and independent probity services. We help establish clear processes, manage integrity risks and maintain evidence for defensible decisions.

Challenges we help address

Procurement plans, roles or evaluation methods are unclear.
Conflicts, confidentiality or process risks require active management.
Decisions must withstand governance, audit and supplier scrutiny.

Key activities

Develop procurement, evaluation and probity plans.
Advise evaluation teams and governance bodies.
Manage conflicts, confidentiality and communications protocols.
Review records, decisions and process compliance.

Typical deliverables

Procurement and evaluation plan
Probity plan and protocols
Conflict-of-interest register
Evaluation assurance and probity report

Client outcomes

Fair, consistent and transparent procurement processes.
Clearer governance and stronger decision records.
Reduced risk of challenge, delay or reputational damage.

Where this applies

Suitable for ICT sourcing, professional services panels, market approaches, tender evaluations, contract variations and other government procurement activities requiring strong governance and probity.

How we deliver

Delivered as independent probity advice, targeted procurement support or embedded assistance across planning, market engagement, evaluation and decision stages.

Panels and approved entities

Support can be tailored to a single procurement stage or provided throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

Approved panels

DTA Digital Marketplace 2 (DMP2) – Professional and Consulting Services (PCS)

Approved entities

A Square Consulting Group

Included skills

Compliance Reporting, Governance, Procurement Advisory, Procurement Technical Services, Risk

Discuss your procurement requirement

Share your procurement context and we will confirm the right advisory support and panel pathway.