Government Common Use Agreement (CUA) 16003

Looking for short-term IT&T contracting resources to fill your government IT&T resourcing needs?

Want to know how to acquire temporary IT personnel the quick and easy way, without having to go to tender? Simply use the CUA 16003 Contract!!!

The CUA 16003 Contract was created 18 months ago by the Department of Treasury and Finance to provide an easy and more cost efficient way for government departments to acquire temporary personnel.

By using this arrange you will:

• Support aggregated buying for Government to achieve the best pricing outcomes for all Public Institutions and other approved users, our margins are reduced pre-negotiated government rates per hour which is uncomparable value in today’s market
• ‘fast track’ purchases to save time and effort – DTF have already tested the market and selected Agencies such as Gryphon that offer the best value for money; and
• Purchase services under contract terms and conditions that protect you as a buyer

What people can Gryphon offer your organization?

• Analysts / Analyst Programmer
• Database Administrator
• Help Desk / Technical Support
• Network Administrator / Specialist
• PC Support Specialist
• Programmer
• Project Manager / Administrator
• QA / Tester ICT
• Software Engineer
• Systems Administrator / Programmer
• Team Leader ICT
• Technical Writer
• Telecommunication Specialist
• Web Developer
• And many other IT disciplines

Buying Smarter through Common Use Agremeents

The Department of Treasury and Finance in Western Australia has provided a Buyer's Guide Brochure to assist you in resourcing your IT&T Temporary Resources through the CUA 16003 Panel - download here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much will Temporary Personnel cost?
A: Complete Part A of the Purchase Request Form (attached) indicating the skill set required and forward the Purchase Request Form to Gryphon. We will complete Part B, attach other required information and return to you.

Q: How quickly can I get someone?
A: In many cases, you can have someone in your office the following day.

Q: Do I need to arrange for Superannuation for Temporary Personnel?
A: There is no requirement for superannuation considerations for Temporary Personnel, it is Gryphon’s responsibility.

Q: Do I need to consider paid leave for Temporary Personnel?
A: There is no requirement for leave considerations for Temporary Personnel, it is Gryphon’s responsibility.

Q: Do I need to take out insurance for Temporary Personnel?
A: There is no requirement for insurance to be taken out, this is Gryphon’s responsibility. We cover candidates working on site for Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation.

Q: Who do I pay?
A: Public Authorities or other approved users pay Gryphon who in turn pay the Temporary Personnel.

Q: What do I do if I want to keep a person for longer than anticipated?
A: A temporary engagement should be no longer than six months. When an engagement needs to be extended longer than anticipated earlier, contact Gryphon at the earliest opportunity to arrange an extension.

Q: Who can I call for help?
A: The DTF Contract Manager can assist you with any contract enquiries.

Dianne Gurnsey
Senior Contract Manager
Strategic Sourcing
Department of Treasury & Finance
Ph : 9222 5329
Fax: 9222 5170
Email: Dianne.gurnsey@dtf.wa.gov.au

Q: What do I do first?
A: Before contacting Gryphon, make sure you have a good idea of your own requirements. What sort of person do you need and the length of the engagement?

Q: How do I request an IT&T resource from a panel agency like Gryphon under the Common Use Agreement (CUA) 16003?
A: To request an IT&T resource from Gryphon you need to download and complete a Purchase Request Form and send this to us via email to: government@gryphon.com.au