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Section 3Part 1 — PRELIMINARY

Application

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This Act applies to procurement by any entity except —
procurement between government entities;
procurement by entities during an emergency as defined in this Act;
contracting for employment;
contracting with an entity established by public sector employees to carry out contracted services for government, this exception applying only to the initial awarding of a fixed term contract for a period up to a maximum of five years;
acquisition or disposition of land or any immovable property or rights in relation thereto;
purchasing original works of art or artefacts;
insignias for the award of national honours;
remittances relating to insurance premiums, pensions and benefits;
education, accreditation or conferences;
postage and subscriptions for newspapers, magazines and periodicals;
purchases from regulated utilities including electricity, water and sewage; and
purchase agreements with community or social groups supplying outputs to government;
Entities carrying on procurement to which this Act does not apply, shall ensure there is "value for money" in accordance with the principles set out in section 4 and Schedule 1.

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