Government Architect's Prequalification Scheme

Overview The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (NSW) manages the Government Architect's Prequalification Scheme, which enables NSW Government agencies and statutory corporations to procure prequalified expert advice on design quality and innovation in the built environment. The scheme lists experienced organisations and emerging businesses as prequalified providers and is structured to meet NSW Treasury Gateway Review processes. About The department is streamlining prequalification scheme SCM0801 by moving Strategy services to SCM005: Performance and Management Services. The scheme will be temporarily paused until this transition is complete. Scope Professional design services are available through the scheme in the following capabilities: Architecture Urban design Landscape architecture Emerging practices Aboriginal cultural engagement and advice Information Requested Applicants must submit three project examples and references for each capability applied for, as follows: Applications to Architecture require three built projects Applications to Emerging Practices require at least one built project, and may include up to two projects from a previous firm where the applicant can demonstrate that they had a leading role Applications for Strategy must include extracts from strategic documents such as tables of contents, key recommendations, and strategic diagrams How to Apply Applications can be made at any time of year. It is recommended to lodge an application using an administrative email address (for example, info@company.com) to ensure continuity of access and communication. Complete all online questions and submit the application form as a PDF in landscape format with a maximum file size of 10MB Ensure all images and drawings are legible and not pixelated or blurred Applicants may nominate for multiple categories within a single application if they can demonstrate stand-alone skills For each capability selected, three projects and three referees must be submitted The same project may be used across multiple capabilities where relevant Applications are assessed quarterly. Applicants may be contacted during pre-screening if there are any issues with their application, and will be notified when a determination is made. Enquiries Scheme Owner: Corey Diffin Email: GAprequalscheme@planning.nsw.gov.au