Value for money is not just about the price.  It is achieved by finding the balance between whole-of-life cost and quality.

When assessing a response, we generally look at a business's:

• ability to deliver the goods or service
• previous experience and availability to deliver
• compliance with specifications
• flexibility to improve and innovate
• economic contribution to South Australia

We are committed to achieving value for money in every procurement we undertake.

We consider the economic benefit to the South Australian economy, including the creation of local jobs in the pursuit of achieving value for money.

We look to leverage our purchasing power to increase the number of apprentices and trainees involved in government projects. This includes creating opportunities through the type of approach to market and establishing performance measures in contracts.

We encourage innovation and new business wherever the opportunity exists to improve the way the goods or services are delivered through effective industry engagement, market research, and outcome-based procurement practices.

We are committed to using procurement to drive social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

We aim to ensure value for money considerations are not solely focused on price but encompass opportunities to deliver environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes that benefit the South Australian community.

Incorporating ESG objectives into procurement decisions brings many benefits including cost savings and reduced risks associated with environmental and social issues.