SSROC plays a vital role in helping member councils achieve innovative, strategic and sustainable procurement at best value. Participation in regional contracts continues to grow from strength to strength in joint partnerships with SSROC collectively procuring goods and services on behalf of the member councils with 48 regional contracts and over 150 contractors for its member councils to utilise. You can view our Procurement Process Framework here.
SSROC with its member councils delivers procurement and contract management support to numerous strategic and complex regional projects in waste recovery, renewable energy, street lighting, planning and development, road construction, and maintenance to name a few. SSROC contracts deliver financial, sustainable, economic and social benefits to all our council and their communities. For organisations that are interested in registering as potential suppliers click on the link here.
SSROC Statement of Commitment to Principles of Fair Trade and Modern Slavery Act 2018
SSROC is committed to the principles of Fair Trade and our contractors must comply and abide by the Modern Slavery Act 2018. The following standards are expected:
• Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers
• Ensuring Transparency and accountability
• Promoting fair trade
• Payment of a fair price
• Gender equity
• Legitimate, compliant working conditions
• No child labours
• Good business practices for the environment
SSROC is committed to making sure our trading partners are treated with respect and fairness. We operate an open and transparent procurement process, which adheres to the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Tendering Regulations. We promote fair trade principles and will only deal with reputable organisations that apply fair trade principles as part of their normal business practices. Australian companies are also bound by the Australian Consumer Law under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
For more information go to the Australian Border Forces Commonwealth Government site Modern Slavery Register for their statement and more information.
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