Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs - Annual Report, 1999

A5. Consultancies

A6. Performance against actual results against outcomes and outputs

A8. The Higher Education Contribution Scheme

Section 1. The Department’s policy on the selection and engagement of consultants
Section 2. Summary of consultancies
Section 3. Key to list of consultancies in 1999-2000
Section 4. Details of consultancies let in 1999-2000

This Appendix provides information on consultancies used by the Department in 1999-2000. Summary details are shown according to the department’s organisational structure.

Section 1 - The Department’s policy on the selection and engagement of consultants

The Department engages individuals and companies to provide professional services under contracts for service taking account of the skills and resources required for the task, the skills available internally and the cost effectiveness of these options.

Consultancy services are one particular type of service delivered under a contract for services. They are distinguished from other contracts for services by the nature of the work performed. A consultant is an entity, whether an individual, a partnership or a corporation, engaged to provide professional independent and expert advice or services.

Consultants are typically engaged to:

investigate or diagnose a defined issue or problem;
carry out defined research, reviews or evaluations; or
provide independent advice, information or creative solutions to assist the agency in management decision making.

By contrast, other (non-consultancy) contracts for services will typically be far more restrictive in the degree of latitude afforded to the contractor. These types of contracts may be characterised by a clear and tight specification of the form of product or service to be produced; or by a set of requirements that will be specified as to the manner in which work is to be performed.

The decision to engage a consultant is made by programme managers in accordance with the department’s Financial Management Manual (Section 6: Procurement) and the Procurement Manual.

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Section 2 - Summary of consultancies

The following table summarises, by organisational structure, the number of consultancies providing services for The Department in 19992000 and the total expenditure on them, regardless of the year in which the contract was let.

Table 42. Consultancies: summary of usage by Department

Organisation	1999-2000
Organisation	Number	Cost
		($'000)
Audit Branch	6	98
Corporate Services Division	31	5 826
Higher Education Division	17	563
Information Technology Strategy & Services Group	3	278
International Analysis and Evaluation Division	32	1 255
Schools Division	76	5 185
Training & Youth Division	25	1 358
Total	190	14 563

Source: departmental records. This information is subject to revision.

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Section 3 - Key to list of consultancies in 1999-2000

Code A: reason for use of consultancy services

IS	need for independent study/evaluation
PA	there was a need for professional assistance to manage and facilitate change and its consequence
RA	rapid access to the latest technology and experience in its application was required
SS	specialist skills were not otherwise available

Code B: reason for advertising or non-advertising of consultancy

1	advertised as a public invitation
2	not advertised - used existing departmental or Commonwealth exclusive use or panel arrangement
3	not advertised - used thresholds in line with departmental Minimum Standard of Procurement
4	not advertised - obtained exemption based on: Sole Supplier, pre-eminent expertise or Inexpediency

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Section 4- Details of consultancies let in 1999-2000

The following table provides details of consultancy contracts let in 19992000 by the Department and the value of the contract over its entire life. Contracts with a value of less than $10 000 have not been included, in line with PM&C Annual Reporting requirements.

Table 43. Consultancies let in 1999-2000

Consultant	Description	Contract Value ($)	Code A	Code B
AIMA Training & Consultancy Services Ltd	Review current Departmental information service needs and provide options and recommendations on how they can best be met	10 000	IS	4
AC Nielsen Aust. Pty Ltd	Survey of JPP Participants	66 329	SS	1
Access Economics	Analysis of schools' recurrent funding	31 500	IS	3
Admiral Management Services	Fixed price contract for the development of an IT Security Plan for DETYA	105 470	RA	2
ARTD Management and Research Consultants Pty Ltd	Evaluation of the Young Offender's Pilot Programme	84 600	IS	4
ASIA Education Foundation	Professional development module for the studies of Asia curriculum support documentation	30 000	SS	4
Australian Bureau of Statistics	Development of Compliance Monitoring Framework	10 400	PA	4
Australian Centre for Equity through Education	Undertake research to identify the perspectives of 15 to 18 year olds on issues related to their attitudes towards education and employment	178 800	SS	1
Australian Centre for Equity through Education	Developing options for introducing mentoring/brokering arrangement for youth in transition	51 600	SS	3
Australian College of Education	Provide a report which will give a statistical profile and analysis of Australian teachers which can be compared with similar profiles undertaken in 1989, 1978 and 1963	94 000	SS	4
Australian Council for Educational Research Limited (ACER)	Identify Numbers Expelled/Excluded/Absent and Disconnected from School	17 650	IS	3
Australian Council of Education Centres Incorporated	Initiatives to support Literacy and Numeracy Plan - conducting range of teacher professional development projects, training parents and volunteers to work with schools developing literacy skills of students with special needs	689 200	IS	4
Australian Drug Foundation	Enhance the Australian Drug Information Network	202 000	SS	4
Australian Mathematics Trust	To support the Australian secondary students talented in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and informatics by providing high quality extension work and advanced training and facilitating the selection of Australian teams in each of the above disciplines to participate in the relevant annual international Olympiad	875 000	SS	4
Australian National University (ANU)	Identification of Measures Affecting trade and Investment in Education Services	65 000	SS	4
Backroad Connections	Support of additional work for the EdNA reference standards sub committee	28 225	SS	4
Backroad Connections	Establishment of an EdNA reference committee standards sub committee	23 200	SS	4
Batey Kazoo Communications	Develop & implement Advertising campaign for New Apprentices	2 489 495	SS	2
Better Enterprises Pty Ltd	Evaluation of Career Counselling Programme	58 978	IS	1
Bright Star Information Technology Group	SAP configuration & support services from Brightstar Pty Ltd for 1/1 to 30/6/2000	75 000	SS	2
Buchan Communications Group	Development and Implementation of Public Relations on the New Apprenticeships Communication Campaign	308 954	SS	2
Buchan Communications Group	Public Relations Services for the launch of the Indigenous Literacy and Numeracy Strategy	46 797	SS	4
Centre For Emerging Skills & Knowledge Pty Ltd	Capacity Building Program - South Africa	24 690	SS	4
Centre for Emerging Skills and Knowledge Pty Ltd	Romania Occupational Standards and Assessment Project	102 500	SS	4
Chant Link & Associates	Market Research on the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) radio and print advertisements for 2000	12 500	SS	4
Chant Link & Associates	Market testing the HECS Australian Permanent Resident and New Zealand citizen brochure	13 280	SS	4
China Connections Pty Ltd	Chinese Vocational Education and Training Management Project	37 000	SS	4
Colmar Brunton Social Research	Creative Concept Testing for the Education Textbook Subsidy Campaign	69 200	SS	2
Colmar Brunton Social Research	An evaluation of DETYA Career Information Products	50 000	SS	3
Connell Skillbeck Pty Ltd	Co-ordination of the Review of Greenwich University	20 000	SS	4
CSM Infoprint(Decagon Pty Ltd)	Undertake an analysis of The Department 's document reproduction equipment; report on the existing costs including photocopiers, faxes, printers and scanners; make recommendations on the best options to replace existing machine fleets	37 800	SS	3
Curriculum Corporation	Development of Benchmarks	195 087	PA	4
Curriculum Corporation	Develop and manage a conference and seminar strategy to enhance the effectiveness of the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Strategy	50 000	SS	4
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu	Analysis of 1998 Financial Statement of Higher Education Institutions	31 500	SS	4
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu	SAPfihre Phase 2 Post Implementation Audit	19 600	SS	4
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu	Provide an independent appraisal and opinion on whether SAPfihre and APMIS will continue to meet the Department’s requirements for payment processing after the GST, in line with the former FR 45A(3)(b)(ii)	58 000	SS	4
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu	The Review of Greenwich University's Financial Credentials	20 000	SS	4
Dench Consulting Pty Ltd	Review of the New Apprenticeships Access Programme (NAAP) and an Evaluation of Options for NAAP Reform	199 776	SS	4
Department of Education, Employment and Training Victoria	Studies of Asia: Performing arts videos	150 000	SS	1
Direction Group Pty Ltd	Expert technical advice on the application of the SES methodology and implementation issues	30 000	PA	4
Dytech Solutions Pty Ltd	Develop and supply the AEShareNet Local Database system	48 550	SS	3
Edith Cowan University	Investigation into the current status of teaching and learning of technology in Australian schools to form the basis for discussion about the development of approaches and future directions	264 270	IS	1
Edith Cowan University	Investigation into the current status of teaching and learning of science in Australian schools to form the basis for discussion about the development of approaches and future directions	228 962	IS	1
Erebus Consulting Group	An evaluation of the Discovering Democracy Programme	224 000	IS	1
Ernst & Young	Benchmarking/Market testing of selected Corporate Services Project	1 231 261	PA	2
Ferrier Hodgson (ACT)	Evaluation of the VET in schools element of the School to Work Programme	200 000	IS	1
Global Learning Services	Investigation of Participation in Information Technology (IT) in Education, Training and Employment	55 500	SS	1
Global Learning Services	Develop a project plan to implement a Rural Cross-Industry New Apprenticeship	26 805	SS	3
Griffith University	Evaluation of the GLOBE Australia Programme	15 600	IS	3
IDP	Extent to which Australian Qualifications are formally Recognised for the entry into Specific Professions in India, Indonesia, Korea and Taiwan	90 875	IS	1
Impetus Consultants Pty Ltd	Provision of advice on the Discovering Democracy education materials 1999-2000	30 000	SS	4
Information Management Solutions (IMS)	Development of a business classification scheme	17 365	SS	4
Interact Technology	Design, Build, host and launch a Web site and design, produce and distribute an information kit to promote the full service schools programme	153 645	SS	1
Keys Young Pty Ltd	The Evaluation of the Voices of Youth Initiative	84 100	IS	1
Keys Young Pty Ltd	Identifying Good Practice in Supporting Youth Transitions to Independence	49 990	IS	3
KPMG Australia Pty Limited	Assistance with DETYA GST implementation	300 000	SS	4
KPMG Consulting Pty Ltd	Evaluation of the Work Placement Co-ordination in Schools funding provided to the Australian Student Traineeship Foundation	120 818	IS	1
KPMG Consulting Pty Ltd	Stage 1 of review of the relative costs of providing higher education teaching and research training	227 000	IS	4
KPMG Management Consulting Pty Ltd	Review of emerging accounting issues on the recurrent costs of schooling	43 747	IS	3
Linda Wyse and Associates	Organise and conduct literacy and numeracy assessment moderation workshops	39 406	PA	3
Longley Stapleton	Conduct an audit	25 000	SS	3
Max Shanahan and Associates	Audit Consultancy for Training and Youth Internet Management System (TYIMS) Development	28 600	SS	4
Monash University, Faculty of Education, The Professional Development Institute	Investigation into the status and quality of teaching and learning of history in Australian schools	127 048	IS	1
National Curriculum Services	Organise an awards scheme to recognise outstanding contributions to civics and citizenship education through the DD programme, through awards to individuals or groups at state and national levels among teachers, principals, schools across Government, catholic and independent sectors	96 450	SS	1
National Curriculum Services	Mapping Teacher Professional Development	163 800	SS	1
National Industry Education Forum	Launch of the Key Competencies Portfolio Teachers’ Manual	23 800	SS	4
National Industry Education Forum	Conduct a survey of schools education system business representatives to the Key Competencies Portfolio Teachers’ Manual	23 000	SS	4
NSW Department of Education and Training and its Open Training and Education Network (OTEN)	Development and delivery of a satellite broadcast to Australian school communities panelled by experts in the field of health and drug education	161 191	SS	1
NSW Department of Public Works and Services	Non-Government Schools Infrastructure Survey	57 000	SS	4
Phillips Curran Pty Ltd	Review impact, design & funding of LSAY	63 346	IS	4
Precision Consultancy Pty Ltd	Development of an accredited national qualification addressing women’s small business management training and skill needs, and training materials to support the qualification	222 532	SS	1
Price Waterhouse Coopers	Provision of Advice on Establishment and Operation of Fidelity Funds	16 000	SS	4
Rengain Consulting	Preparation of SAPfihre for GST functionality	650 000	SS	2
Rengain Consulting	Limited Review of the DETYA Performance Management System	28 000	SS	3
Roger Mathers Consulting Pty Ltd	Review of the New Apprenticeships through Group Training Expansion Programme	172 920	SS	4
Rubida Research Pty Ltd	Research into the impact of schools building design on student outcomes and behaviour	12 740	IS	1
Simpson Norris Pty Ltd	Develop a package of resources and a process for LOTE provision in schools and develop a train the trainer programme - Stage 2	159 700	SS	4
Simsion Bowles & Associates Pty Ltd	Developing detailed Schedule of Requirement(s) for the AEShareNet Technical System	49 750	SS	3
Sinclair, Knight, Merz Pty Ltd	Provision of a facility to Geocode Non Government schools students residential addresses to ABS census collection districts	90 450	SS	1
SMS Consulting Group	Fixed price contract for the preparation of an IT Strategic Plan for DETYA.	78 700	RA	2
SMS Consulting Group	Provision of specialist and strategic advice in relation to the DETYA Universal Records and Information Framework (DURIF) project	102 000	SS	4
SMS Consulting Group	Providing assistance with the development of the business case for the DURIF Project	51 130	SS	4
South Australian Centre for Economic Studies	Unmet Demand for IT&T Courses and the Responsiveness of education and Training Providers in Meeting Demands in This Sector	106 000	SS	1
South Australian Department of Education, Children's Services and Training	Encouraging teachers to use the internet for professional development purposes and provide follow up to the National School English Literacy Survey by developing a NSELS professional development site on the internet and CD ROM	250 000	SS	4
Southern Cross Regional Institue	Strengthening the Knowledge Contribution of the University to the Economic Competitiveness of the Local Region: A case Study of the Southern Cross University	75 000	IS	4
Strategic Partners	Identify best practice and innovative strategies used to address the specific needs of students who are considered at risk of not completing year 12 to a satisfactory level or making a successful transition to further education, training or employment	135 800	SS	1
Strategic Partners	Evaluate issues related to the effectiveness and outcomes of each element of the 1999-2000 Full Service Schools Programme	322 200	SS	1
Strategic Planning Group NSW	Production of a Fraud Risk Assessment package and the development of a general risk assessment model	40 000	SS	4
Stride Consulting Pty Ltd	Issues and Opportunities in International Education	52 280	IS	3
University of Canbera - NATSEM	Provision of Economic modelling of non-government school funding arrangements for 2001-2004	39 000	SS	4
University of Melbourne	Mathematics 2000 Festival	60 000	PA	4
University of South Australia	Identify critical factors for effective teaching and learning of ideographic writing systems	158 910	SS	1
University of Sydney	Developing pamphlets on best practice on student and school achievement for teachers and parents	24 000	SS	4
Whybin TBWA & Partners Pty Ltd	Development of a creative strategy for the educational text book subsidy scheme campaign	118 000	SS	2
Wildtwo consulting Pty Ltd	Report on the Bandwidth requirements for the education and training sector	32 400	SS	3
William.M. Mercer Pty Ltd	Provision of consultancy services for administration of multi-source feedback appraisal process 99-00	140 000	PA	1
World Competitive Practices Pty Ltd	Workshops for Management as a followup to the 'Working Together Project'	83 300	SS	4
Worthington Di Marzio Pty Ltd	Undertake limited qualitative market research into VET in schools and enterprise learning	19 250	PA	2

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