AlburyCity has drafted a new Unsolicited Proposals Policy to provide a clear and consistent process for assessing approaches from individuals or private sector organisations that haven’t been formally sought by Council. These unsolicited proposals often present unique ideas, services, or commercial opportunities that may offer value to the community and align with Council’s strategic priorities.

The Policy ensures that any such proposals are assessed transparently, fairly and in line with legislative requirements. It is important to note, this Policy does not replace or substitute our usual routine procurement processes.

We’re now inviting community feedback on the draft Policy during the public exhibition period.

AlburyCity occasionally receives unsolicited proposals—ideas or offers from individuals or organisations that haven’t been requested through a formal process. Without a dedicated policy in place, these can be difficult to assess consistently and transparently.

The draft Unsolicited Proposals Policy provides a clear framework to ensure that:

  • All proposals are assessed fairly, consistently and transparently
  • Proposals are managed with integrity and accountability
  • Proposals are aligned with Council’s strategic direction and deliver uniqueness and value for money
  • Community resources are used responsibly and in the public interest
  • Confidentiality, probity and conflict of interest risks are appropriately managed

This Policy gives Council a structured way to assess unsolicited proposals that may offer unique and innovative benefits for Albury. It helps ensure that proposals are only progressed when they clearly align with Council’s priorities and deliver value for money for the community.

For the community, this means:

  • Greater transparency in how unique, privately initiated proposals are considered
  • Clear safeguards to ensure public resources are used responsibly
  • A consistent process that prioritises integrity, fairness, and accountability
  • Opportunities to explore ideas that may not emerge through standard procurement
  • Confidence that any proposal progressed under this Policy will be assessed against strategic, environmental, social and economic considerations

By adopting this approach, Council aims to balance openness to innovation with the need for good governance, due process and community benefit.