Probity Services
The definition of probity means confirmed integrity, uprightness and honesty. It also means adherence to the highest possible principles, ideals and standards.
In a public sector sense it means that all processes undertaken are able to withstand internal and external scrutiny with the necessary justification and rationale to establish a defensible position.
As the contest for tenders becomes more competitive and the public demand more transparency from agencies, the requirement to appoint an independent professional to manage the probity of Procurement Projects is becoming more popular.
Probity Advisors Australia will ensure the client is always on the front foot, ahead of the game and ensure each process has the necessary rationale and justification.
The key principles for a probity practitioner are:
Accountability and transparency;
Fairness, impartiality and honesty;
Management of conflicts of interest;
Maintenance of confidentiality and ensuring security and Attaining (VFM) value for money
A probity practitioner will typically provide the following services to a client.
Review the procurement plan;
Formulate a probity plan specific to the project;
Review the evaluation plan and provide alternative methodologies if required;
Review all Tender documentation and provide advice;
Provide support through any industry briefings, site visits and notice to tenderers;
Manage any conflict of interest and confidentiality issues as they arise;
Provide members of the evaluation panel with a pre scoring briefing and support through the scoring phase;
Review scoring matrices;
Review of recommendation report;
Formulation of an overall probity report for the project and
Provision of assistance in the debriefing of Tenderers.
We have experienced Probity Advisers ready to maintain the integrity of your significant procurement project, contact us today for more information. 
