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Invitation to Register - Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ethical Supplier Register.

Overview

The Invitation to Register (ITR) - Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) seeks to establish an Ethical Supplier Register consisting of manufacturers and suppliers of uniforms and PPE that meet specific compliance and standards as described in the VGPB “Guide to procuring Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment”. All Victorian Government departments and agencies will be required to buy from this register, wherever possible. How to apply Applicants are required to complete the attached template and email it to SS-05-2018@dtf.vic.gov.au All responses must be provided within the specified fields. Applicants must respond to all sections of this template. Applicants may provide supplementary material to support their application. All supplementary material must be cross referenced to the relevant section of this template. As an open Invitation to Register, applications may be submitted at any time. Applications received by 9 am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday, 1 October 2018, will be evaluated for the first publication of the Ethical Supplier Register.

Key Information

Provider

Victorian Government

Government

Agency

Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria

Location

Victoria, Australia; applies to suppliers manufacturing in Australia and New Zealand

Reference Number

ITR-SS-05-2018

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Ethical Clothing Australia Accreditation
Australian applicants eligible for Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation must provide a signed declaration and evidence of accreditation or application for accreditation. They may not submit third-party verification instead or apply without accreditation or application.
Third-Party Verification for Non-Eligible Applicants
Applicants not eligible for Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation (e.g., non-TCF PPE or New Zealand manufacturers) must declare compliance with relevant Australian/New Zealand laws on pay, wages, and working conditions and provide or obtain independent third-party verification of compliance within 12 months.

Deliverables

Completion and submission of the Invitation to Register template with all required sections
Provision of evidence of Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation or third-party verification as applicable
Compliance with Supplier Code of Conduct and relevant laws
Maintenance of registration details and timely notification of changes

Evaluation Criteria

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must meet all mandatory requirements related to accreditation or third-party verification. This is a pass/fail criterion.

Applicant Information and Capability

Information provided is required but not scored; includes business details, manufacturing capabilities, and certifications.

How to Apply

Method: Email
Contact: SS-05-2018@dtf.vic.gov.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Registration does not guarantee any business or exclusivity
•Applicants must comply with the Victorian Government Supplier Code of Conduct
•Registration can be cancelled if accreditation or verification is not provided or maintained
•Applicants must comply with all relevant Australian/New Zealand laws regarding employment and manufacturing
•The Ethical Supplier Register may be dissolved or amended according to Government Policy changes
•Applicants must notify the Lead Department of any significant changes affecting compliance or accreditation