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CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum a great success
CIPSA hosted the Public Sector Procurement Forum on 17 and 18 May, at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. An international list of high profile speakers presented at the conference, with Colin Lyne, from the Department for Constitutional Affairs, UK a particular highlight. Day two followed up with equally impressive speakers. Paul Hopkins, Deputy Director-General of the NSW Department of Commerce debated whether to centralize or decentralize public procurement. ANZ sponsored the conference dinner on the night of Day one - with the Right Honorable Helen Liddell, British High Commissioner, stealing the show with her wit and incisive outlook on procurement. On average, the delegates overall impression was: Excellent 24%, Good 60%, Average 16%, Poor 0% |
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Committee Member Profile - Robyn Hardy
Robyn is an economist, having studied for her undergraduate degree at James Cook University of North Queensland. She has also completed a Masters Degree in public policy at the Australian National University (ANU) and is currently studying for her Doctorate at the ANU. Robyn has been working in the procurement field now for around three years, and has a keen interest in efficient sourcing – particularly as her branch is responsible for the majority of tendering and contracting for ACT Government goods and services procurements. She is a strong supporter of the objectives of CIPSA and the recognition of procurement as a specialist profession. |
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Forum for Project Managers and SuperintendentsACT Procurement Solutions held a Forum for Project Managers and Superintendents at the Ainslie Football Club on 27 April 2006. Approximately 75 people attended the forum, with presentations given by:
All participants at the Forum were given brochures on the upcoming CIPSA Conference to be held in May and were encouraged to attend this important event. |
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Save money on your tax returns - Renew your membership before the end of the Financial YearAs you may know, we are coming up to the end of financial year, which means your membership may be up for renewal. Renewal forms will be sent out from the start of June. If your details have changed since renewal last year, please forward through your change of details to: info@cipsa.com.au. Don’t forget: you can claim back tax at your marginal rate each financial year if you work in the profession. Renew now and continue enjoying the benefits of membership with CIPS Australia! |
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CIPS Council electionsThere was a good response from Australia/New Zealand to the 2006 election. Three of the six candidates were from the southern hemisphere, with a good chance of “local” ANZAC representation on the full CIPS Council. All full members (MCIPS) can vote before the deadline of 16 June. |
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CIPS showing record numbers!CIPS have had a record number of entries for the May 2006 examination series – over 20,000 exams are being sat globally this month. Over 40,000exams will be sat this year. CIPS have nearly 42,000 members in 120 countries worldwide now. |
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UK OGC CEO to speak at International Procurement Conference in AdelaideMr John Oughton, Chief Executive Officer of the Office for Government Commerce (OGC) in the United Kingdom, will be delivering a keynote address to the International Procurement Conference Designing Better Futures on 10 and 11 August 2006 at the Adelaide Convention Centre-arranged by SA State Government and endorsed by both APCC and CIPSA. http://www.iceaustralia.com/ Mr Oughton’s address will be central to the conference, which will explore the opportunities and challenges of public procurement - including the role procurement professionals will play in designing and delivering a better future for Australia. The conference will also consider the consequences these roles have on the capabilities and systems that procurement professionals are developing today for future relationships with suppliers and clients. Mr Oughton will be supported by a panel of international and national speakers. The OGC seeks to be the catalyst for change in public sector practices that will deliver efficiency and value for money in commercial activities and convey improved success in the delivery of programmes and projects. To date the OGC has achieved value for money gains of £4.3 billion, placing it in an excellent position to deliver its £6 billion target by 2007-2008. Jane Montgomery-Hribar, Executive Director of the APCC, has said that “Mr Oughton’s presentation will provide an excellent opportunity for procurement practitioners from both the public and private sectors to hear from an international leader in this field.” This presentation follows on from Colin Lyne’s presentation at PSPF in Canberra last month. |
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Regional Event Diary posted on websiteThe CIPSA Regions have created an event diary, which was recently added to the CIPSA website under ‘Region Overview’. This diary will allow you plenty of time to plan ahead and secure your seat to a variety of events. It also gives you an opportunity to provide feedback as to what you would like to see from the region in the future. As you will see some details are still to be confirmed, these will be determined as soon as possible. To view the diary, go to our website at: www.cipsa.com.au. |
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Total Cost of Ownership Training CourseThe Total Cost of Ownership course was well received, with an 80% “excellent” rating overall. Topics covered included: linking needs analysis to the total cost of ownership, developing a comprehensive TCO model for direct and indirect categories, and capturing value with negotiation and training ambits. A range of courses are still available and can be found at www.cipsa.com.au or simply call the office to book on 1300 765 142. |
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Office of Government Commerce applies for energy import and sales licenceThe Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in the UK is applying to energy regulator Ofgem for licences to both import and sell gas directly from manufacturers, in response to rising prices. The OGC believes that buying wholesale will be cheaper and result in cost savings being passed down to the public sector. They also believe it will allow the public sector to buy energy supplies on “better terms”, and will also provide greater supply chain transparency. Some industry insiders have warned that this could pose competition issues or even political ones, as smaller suppliers not supported by the State may suffer from an unfair advantage. |
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CIPS tips Brazil and India as top “low cost sourcing” opportunitiesLeading UK businessman and Director of Turbochef Technologies, Sir Anthony Joliffe, told a CIPS conference this month that Brazil and India will take over from China as low-cost country sourcing destinations. Sir Joliffe described China as a “10-year wonder”, but Brazil as a potential “engine of South America” due to its large population and its alignment with the West. Joliffe himself has brought back his own company’s production from China to the US, as China’s costs has increased – leaving it with no other advantage. In contrast, the US’s level of automation in manufacturing processes has made production there most productive and cost-effective. |
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CIPS WebsiteThe selection process for a new website provider has been concluded and final negotiations are being concluded with the chosen company. The new, improved CIPS websites www.cips.org and www.cipsa.com.au should be up and running by Christmas 2006 and we will let members know as soon as they can access it. |
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Robyn is currently heading up the Contracts and Tendering Branch of ACT Procurement Solutions, a division of ACT Treasury. She has had a long and varied career in the public service, both in the Commonwealth and the ACT Governments. She has also worked in a number of Senate Committee secretariats.