About the Victorian Government Purchasing Board
15 April 2026 update
The functions of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board have been transferred to the Minister for Government Services. This change follows passage of the Entities Legislation Amendment (Consolidation and Other Matters) Bill 2025 through Parliament, giving effect to a Victorian Government decision to discontinue the VGPB.
Existing VGPB goods and services procurement policies continue to apply until they are replaced. The Department of Government Services will continue to support the Minister to deliver the functions of the Board.
Victorian Government Procurement principles
The principles that underpin the procurement policy in Victoria are:
- Value for money
- Accountability
- Probity
- Scalability
Victorian Government goods and services procurement policies
The Victorian Governments goods and services policy framework covers the whole procurement lifecycle. Five principle-based policies support a strategic and efficient approach to the procurement of goods and services:
- Governance
- Complexity and capability assessment
- Market analysis and review
- Market approach
- Contract management and contract disclosure
These policies recognise procurement as a core business function and emphasise forward planning and a scaled approach to procurement based on complexity and risk.
Each policy is supported by good practice guides, tools and templates to assist buyers and enable consistent application across government.
Victorian Government agencies adopt a procurement governance framework, strategy, policies and processes scaled to its procurement profile and must have the appropriate capability and oversight to carry out its procurements.
When purchasing goods or services, buyers must comply with the relevant procurement policies of their agency.
Government buyers are encouraged to contact their procurement team before commencing procurement.
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