Local Buy Probity
Local Buy is one of Australia’s leading providers of independent probity services to Queensland government entities.
We can provide you with an impartial view of procurement activities, assurance that the relevant probity issues have been adequately addressed, that the integrity of the project is sound, and that the evaluation recommendations are defensible.
Our probity specialists have a depth of knowledge and extensive experience with the procurement process, particularly with politically sensitive, complex, or multi-stage procurement processes.
Our reputation is built upon our independence, meticulousness and compliance with legislative requirements.
We understand probity and we understand procurement processes.
We also understand the long-term reputational damage that probity breaches can bring to an organisation and to individuals.
Our Probity Advisory Services include:
Probity Advice
Reviews of RFT documentation
Attendance at Tender Evaluation Panel moderation/shortlisting meetings
Review of materials that document the Panel's evaluation against evaluation criteria
Advising on probity issues as they arise
Probity risk management
Conflicts of Interest & Confidentiality management
Reviews of document security protocols
Probity presentations to staff
Auditing of procurement processes
Reasons to use an independent probity service:
Application of best practice to the procurement process
Assists in achieving intended procurement outcomes
Pre-empts possible compliance and conflict issues
Minimises potential for complaints by having an independent third party monitor the procurement process
Gives suppliers confidence in the procurement process
Contributes to accountability and transparency of processes
Assists in ensuring overall procurement objectives are met
Ensures procurement decisions are documented and defensible
Minimises the risk of costly legal challenges in the future
Local Buy Probity Staff
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Adam Ozdowski
Director & Chief Legal Officer
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John Lee
Senior Probity Specialist
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Michael Byrne
Senior Project Specialist
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Owen West
Senior Probity Specialist
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Wendy Harris
Senior Probity Specialist