Procurement Reviews and Improvement

We help government agencies improve their procurement frameworks, processes and capability – ensuring they are compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.

An agency’s procurement and contracting framework is typically developed over time in a piecemeal approach in response to a range of influencing factors, which has the potential to result in a framework that is disconnected and inefficient. SPA Australia’s advisors take a holistic approach in assessing the operating environment, relevant policies and procedures, and the associated resources to develop policies, procedures and training materials that reflect the individual procurement needs of an Agency. Providing confidence that your procurement practices are delivering value for money and meeting Commonwealth requirements.

Procurement reviews are tailored to meet the individual needs of an agency and range from a desktop review of policies and procedures, through to mapping workflows and the associated level of effort attached to them, and capability reviews that assess the development needs of procurement staff and those within the agency who utilise the procurement function. We also review past procurements that may not have achieved their intended objectives to inform the design of a new approach to deliver the desired result.

Whether responding to a process failure, preparing for an audit, or proactively lifting capability, we work with you to identify risks, benchmark performance, and implement practical, lasting improvements.

Our team of advisors has a vast range of expertise and experience, including in:

• Developing, maintaining and reviewing procurement frameworks at both Agency and Whole of Government levels
• Assurance and health checks on major procurement activities
• Undertaking comparative analysis of frameworks against other agencies and jurisdictions
• Ensuring policies and procedures align with CPRs, PGPA Act, and policy settings
• Developing practical improvement roadmaps and implementation support
• Stakeholder engagement and procurement training

We bring deep expertise in both procurement policy and practice, enabling us to identify the barriers to procurement success and apply real-world insights to overcome them.

Our unique combination of hands-on experience—gained through extensive work within and alongside government agencies—and our innovative thinking allows us to deliver practical, forward-looking solutions that enhance future procurement outcomes.

Whether you’re seeking a comprehensive uplift of your procurement capability or a focused review of specific challenges, we’re here to help strengthen your commercial outcomes.