The Supply Management Group (SMG) has been active within SSROC
for more than 15 years. The Group continues to play a crucial role
in regional co-operation and as a direct result of its operational
activities, member councils have experienced considerable financial
savings.
The SMG's primary role is Joint Regional Procurement.
The principal aim of the joint procurement program is to
establish regional contracts and supply agreements for goods and
services. The program has saved many milions of dollars for
participating councils, and contracts and supply agreements
incorporate the principles of sustainability through SSROC's
Get It Green procurement policy. The total value of tenders
over the past several years averages approximately $30 million per
annum, over a range of 20 contracts and supply agreements for goods
and services.
A major component of the Group's activities is to ensure high
levels of accountability, governance and probity in its procurement
activities.
Current Activities
2008 has seen a strategic review of the Group's
activities. Two major projects regarding motor vehicles and
telecommunications are underway, as well as initiatives in
software licences and temporary staff.