Your expert ICT procurement and contracting partner for Australian federal government agencies.
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ProConIQ Consulting
ICT procurement and contracting in the Australian federal government is a complex mix of AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Procurement law, Software, Governance, and includes legislation, contract law, case law, policy, frameworks, manuals, guidelines, and instructions (See Figure 1 below).
In 2024, a local small business, ProConIQ Consulting, was founded to help Commonwealth government agencies navigate the complexities of ICT procurement and contracting. With a focus on exceptional service, ProConIQ takes a risk-based approach to deliver effective defensible solutions to Australian federal government agencies at competitive rates.
We offer capability and a deep understanding of the federal public sector across AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Governance, Procurement Law, Software and Contract management.
We care about providing a value for money service and providing deliverables that will withstand internal and external scrutiny.
Our founder has assisted federal government agencies with their ICT procurement and contracting needs from business case inception right through to contract management.
Learn more about how we can help you by reviewing our service offering.
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At ProConIQ Consulting our specialist service offering includes but is not limited to the following:
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Effective ICT contract management has been identified by ANAO and numerous senate inquiries as a major issue with government contracts.
Effective ICT contract management can lead to reduced costs, enhanced vendor/government relationships and reduce waste of taxpayer funds. Learn more here.
In government, is a complex mix of the foundations of AI and government policy. Up to 80% of AI projects fail so understanding how to draft procurement documents and implement AI solutions effectively is paramount to project success. There are benefits, risks and issues deploying AI solutions in a government setting. Learn more here.
Cloud computing can offer benefits but there’s also significant risks for government agencies.
The Secure Cloud strategy, ASD’s Blueprint for Secure Cloud, Hosting Certification Framework and other publications set the framework which agencies should consider when drafting procurement documents. Learn more here.
Australian government agencies must prepare procurement documentation in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. ICT Governance in procurement refers to the agency strategies, principles and practices that align with the federal government’s procurement Resource Management Framework and preparing defensible, robust documentation to support decision making. Failure to do so can lead to serious adverse events for those involved, including but not limited to demotion, termination of employment, internal and external inquiries. Learn more here.
The Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines require agencies to consider cyber security risk. Issues that need due consideration include but are not limited to: Foreign ownership, Outsourced service provider requirements eg IRAP assessment for cloud providers, Supplier risk management, Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management. Addressing these issues and more is paramount to understanding and addressing cyber security risk in ICT procurements. Learn more here.
In addition to federal government legislation, there are numerous settled case law principles that relate to procurements that must be considered throughout the procurement process. Case law includes but is not limited to:
Hughes Aircraft Systems International v Airservices Australia (1997) 76 CLR 1
Waltons Stores (Intestate) v Maher (1988) 164 CLR 387
Are you taking these into consideration when procuring ICT goods and services? Learn more here.
Software has changed significantly since the late 1980’s. What once was simple, by comparison, has become inherently more complex, as such the Australian federal government has policies to guide software development.
Understanding how software works in an integrated supply chain, drafting specification requirements and how it translates to a solution to meet customer needs is a complex undertaking. Learn more here.
Why should we engage ProConIQ Consulting?
There are numerous reasons why you should engage ProConIQ Consulting. Some of these reasons include but are not limited to:
We understand technology, procurement law and ICT contracts, this invaluable skill set may help you reduce time to market.
We have over 25 experience working with all levels of government to successfully achieve organisational objectives.