NSW Government State Contracts Control Board

The NSW State Contracts Control Board (SCCB) is responsible for the provision of goods and services for NSW public sector agencies. The SCCB acquires and disposes of goods and services on behalf of public sector agencies through contracts with suppliers.

The SCCB arranges the purchase of goods and services on behalf of the public sector through state contracts. These contracts are standing offers by suppliers, which apply for a specific time. Due to the consolidation of purchasing power, the SCCB is able to obtain advantageous prices and more attractive conditions, which fully comply with the Government's purchasing legislation and policy.

Roles and Functions of the SCCB

The State Contracts Control Board (SCCB) is a statutory board established under Chapter Seven of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act (NSW) 2002 and reports to the Minister for Commerce. The Public Sector Management (Goods and Services) Regulation (NSW) 2000 sets out details on the role and functions of the SCCB which include:

• The arrangement for supply and disposal of goods and services for the public sector along with the development of associated procedures.
• Advice to the Minister for Commerce on whole of government procurement practices within the public sector.
• Investigation and resolution of grievances occurring during government procurement (including unfair competitive issues).

The Regulation requires that competition to supply goods and services is maximised, that probity is maintained during tendering and that the tender selected should be the most advantageous to the public service

View the State Contracts Control Board Business Plan 2010 - 2013

SCCB Members

• Dr Kerry Schott, Chair
• Ms Sally Barnes, Member
• Mr Barry Buffier, Member
• Mr Michael Coutts-Trotter, Member
• Mr Peter Duncan, Member
• Mr Michael Schur, Member 

Supplier Management Fee

Find out more about the State Contracts Control Board, Supplier Management Fee for State Contracts