Priority 3: Engage to support good procurement

CPO presentations at VGPB meetings in 2024–25

The VGPB values connecting with a variety of procurement stakeholders. Engagement helps gather feedback to inform the VGPB’s work and encourage good procurement practices.

Throughout 2024–25, the Board continued its series of CPO presentations, inviting CPOs from various departments and agencies to share their procurement experiences and insights (see Figure 1). Each presentation helps the VGPB build a stronger understanding of procurement ‘on the ground’ by hearing firsthand about stakeholders' perspectives and concerns. During the year the VGPB also met with the Auditor-General and the NSW Procurement Board to discuss current opportunities and risks facing government procurement.

DGS manages an online Buyers’ Community of Practice group on the Victorian Public Sector Innovation Network, which provides additional support to all government buyers. The Buyers’ Community of Practice has grown to more than 1,200 members, giving procurement professionals across government access to policy updates and resources.

Figure 1: CPO presentations at VGPB meetings in 2024–25