Market-led Proposals policy to drive innovation and create jobs
10 April 2019
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Election commitment delivered to create Market-led Proposals policy
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Creating a clear, consistent and transparent process to manage unsolicited proposals from the private sector that fall outside of the normal competitive processes
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New online portal with information and tools for industry to submit proposals
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One-stop shop for government to evaluate and determine if proposals will benefit taxpayers
The McGowan Government's new policy to manage
Market-led Proposals (MLPs), harness innovative ideas from the private
sector and create jobs for
Western Australians is set to commence next
month.
MLPs are proposals from the private or not-for-profit sector to build or
finance infrastructure, or provide goods or services where the State
Government has not requested the proposal.
These proposals are generally outside of the normal competitive
procurement processes of government but may deliver value to the
community, with the new policy setting out a framework to evaluate the
merits of these proposals.
Currently, the State Government does not have a whole-of-government
policy to manage unsolicited proposals from the private sector.
The MLP policy will act as an avenue for industry and will provide a
single clear, consistent and transparent process for parties seeking to
approach government with unsolicited proposals.
A steering committee, with an independent chairperson, will also be
established to evaluate the proposals, ensure collaboration across
government and provide recommendations directly to Cabinet. All
proposals will be undertaken with the highest levels of probity,
consistent with the public interest.
There are whole-of-government policies for dealing with MLPs in every
State or Territory except in Western Australia. The McGowan Government's
policy draws on the policies in these States and has taken into account
feedback from industry and stakeholders in
Western Australia.
The policy will commence operation on April 12 and will include an
online portal at http://www.finance.wa.gov.au with all the relevant
information and tools for industry to submit proposals.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"WA has not had a consistent or simple process that encourages and
facilitates private sector investment in our economy.
"Our Market-led Proposals policy creates a more streamlined, innovative
way for businesses and government to work together to create a stronger
economy and jobs for Western Australians.
"The policy will unleash private sector ideas, providing new
opportunities to get projects up and help boost our economy.
"It will allow government to harness good ideas and promote private
sector investment. This is all about helping industry and business to do
what they do best via a clear, consistent and transparent process.
"Western Australia has been crying out for a better process to manage
unsolicited proposals from the private sector that fall outside the
normal competitive processes, but could deliver huge benefits to the
State.
"The Market-led Proposals policy marks the delivery of another important
election commitment that will help grow our economy and create jobs."
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Source: Western Australia Government - www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au
Contact: Premier's office - 6552 5000
External Links: http://www.finance.wa.gov.au
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