A glossary of information and communication technology (ICT) and public sector terms to help suppliers more credibly engage with government.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Operating | A software program that manages computer hardware and software resources, provides common services for computer programs, and enables them to interact with the computer hardware. It acts as an intermediary between the hardware and software components of a computer, and allows users to interact with the computer through a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command line interface (CLI). |
| Operating System | A software program that manages computer hardware and software resources, provides common services for computer programs, and enables them to interact with the computer hardware. It acts as an intermediary between the hardware and software components of a computer, and allows users to interact with the computer through a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command line interface (CLI). |
| Other entity | A range of legal entities that are established by the government at the federal, state or territory level, but are not classified as a department, agency, authority, or government owned corporation or enterprise. These entities can take various forms, such as commissions, tribunals, committees, councils or boards. |
| Other Exemption | A situation where a government agency or organisation is exempted from the standard procurement process. This may occur in specific circumstances where the procurement is not subject to competitive procurement requirements. Exemptions may be granted for various reasons, such as emergency situations, national security concerns, or legal requirements. The use of exemptions is subject to strict guidelines and oversight to ensure transparency and fairness in government procurement processes. |
| Other Grant | A payment, usually of money, made by a government agency or other organisation to a recipient for a specific purpose, often related to achieving a public good or delivering a particular service. Grants may be provided through a competitive or non-competitive application process, and can be awarded to individuals, organisations, or businesses. |
| Other Panel | A pre-approved list of suppliers who have been evaluated and selected through a procurement process to provide certain goods or services to the government. The purpose of creating a panel is to streamline the procurement process and improve efficiency, as it allows agencies to engage with a range of pre-qualified suppliers without having to conduct a full procurement process each time. Panels are typically established for a fixed period of time, and suppliers are selected based on criteria such as their capacity, experience, and ability to provide value for money. |
| Other Panel Agreement | A contract between a buyer and a supplier or group of suppliers, which establishes the terms and conditions under which the suppliers will provide goods or services to the buyer. The panel agreement typically includes information about the pricing, delivery terms, and other key details of the goods or services being supplied. Panel agreements are often used by public sector organisations to establish pre-approved lists of suppliers from which they can purchase goods or services, without having to conduct a full procurement process each time. |
| Other Quotation | A formal document that outlines the details and pricing of goods or services offered by a supplier to a potential buyer. The quotation should include the name of the supplier, the description and quantity of the items or services, the unit price, and the total price. |
| Other Tech | Technologies not covered in other categories. |
| Other Whole of goverment Panel | A Whole-of-Government (WofG) panel is a pre-qualified list of suppliers or service providers who have been assessed and approved by the government for supplying goods or services to all or some agencies within the government. This type of panel is established to make procurement processes more efficient, cost-effective, and consistent across government agencies by creating a pool of prequalified suppliers to choose from. |