VCOSS Quick Guide: Purchasing
Who’s doing what? Case studies and current projects
Case Study: Community South West Alliance
Nine organisations providing a diverse range of community services in Victoria’s South West region have formed an alliance to reduce operational costs and improve the services they provide to community members. The Alliance has achieved significant cost savings through group purchasing contracts and strengthened the voice of community organisations in the region. Click here to download the case study.
Resources
CSO Information Portal – Procurement and Fleet Management
The Funded Agency Channel CSO Information Portal has a number of procurement resources including information on fleet management, accessing government contracts, buying groups and purchasing policies and processes. Visit https://fac.dhs.vic.gov.au/home.aspx?TabID=content&contentID=3367
Training
VCOSS Training and Development Clearinghouse
Find a training provider. Access a listing of low cost workshops, seminars and events relevant to the community sector.
http://www.vcoss.org.au/clearinghouse/index.htm
Suppliers
CSO Information Portal – Procurement
The Funded Agency Channel CSO Information Portal includes directories of suppliers and products relevant to community organisations, including environmentally friendly products and services.
https://fac.dhs.vic.gov.au/home.aspx?TabID=content&contentID=3240
W.O.W. Guide
The W.O.W. (Who Offers What) Guide provides the vital link between Not-For-Profit and Community organisations and those wishing to offer products, services and special rates to this sector. Developed by Pro Bono Australia the site provides a hub for the exchange of resources and information. http://www.wowguide.com.au/
Not-For-Profit Network Supplier Guide
The Not-For-Profit network has a supplier guide of products and services available to the Australasian non-profit sector.
