Annual Procurement Plan 2009-2010
Strategic Procurement Outlook
The overarching objective of Australia's foreign and trade policy is to advance Annual Procurement Plan 2009-2010 Australia's national interest – the security and prosperity of Australians - by contributing to improvements in international security, national and economic and trade performance and global cooperation.
The department seeks to realise the following key outcomes:
- The advancement of Australia's international strategic, security and economic interests through bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement on Australian Government foreign and trade policy priorities.
- The protection and welfare of Australians abroad and access to secure international travel documentation through timely and responsive travel advice and consular and passport services in Australia and overseas.
- Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia's foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally.
The department's work is carried out by staff in Canberra, in State and Territory offices and in our network of overseas posts. More information on the department is available on this website. The department's procurement policy provides for the efficient, effective and ethical delivery of the Government's purchasing and procurement programs. Contractual arrangements entered into by the department are conducted in accordance with the principles of value for money and non-discrimination, and are in compliance with the various policies and legislation that regulate procurement, including the Commonwealth Procurement
Guidelines (CPGs).
View/Download: Annual Procurement Plan 2009-2010 (pdf, 40KB)
The procurement plan is also available for download from www.tenders.gov.au