ARV is committed to transparent and accountable procurement practices when seeking goods and services, or construction from suppliers. This ensures procurement across all 6 alpine resorts works effectively, fairly and transparently for all parties.
Forward procurement plan
Prospective and current suppliers can browse ARV's procurement activity plan to see upcoming procurement activities planned for the next 12 months.
The Forward procurement plan (January 2026 to June 2026) is available below and includes anticipated release dates for planned procurements.
Procurements of $1 million or more in regional Victoria are also advertised concurrently on the Victorian Management Centre (VMC) Portal, where Local Jobs First and Fair Jobs Code thresholds apply.
select Alpine Resorts Victoria in the drop down menu next to 'Issued by'.
Procurement complaint management procedure
Complaints relating to ARV procurement are handled in accordance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policy requirements and in a consistent, fair and transparent manner.
ARV ensures complaints are treated fairly. Any investigation is undertaken by an independent party who was not involved in the original tender process.
the basis for the complaint specifying the issues involved
how the subject of the complaint and the specific issue affects you or your organisation
any relevant background information the outcome desired by you or your organisation.
ARV will appoint an independent person to investigate your complaint. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days of its receipt and will seek to address the complaint within 20 working days of receipt. You may be contacted for further information and/or clarification of your concerns.
If more than 20 working days is required, we will advise you. We will provide the outcome of the complaint investigation by email. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached, ARV will inform the VGPB within 5 working days.
If you are dissatisfied with ARV’s response, you may refer the matter to the VGPB for review via:
ARV will disclose in its annual report the following information in relation to any complaint received:
the procurement activity to which the complaint relates
the status of the complaint (resolved, still under investigation or could not be resolved).
ARV complies with the Local Jobs First (LJF) Policy by supporting local industry participation.
The policy helps ensure Victorian businesses have fair opportunities to supply goods and services. It also strengthens local employment and skills through initiatives such as the Major Projects Skills Guarantee, which requires apprentices, trainees and cadets to contribute to project labour hours.
All ARV projects that meet the criteria of the LJF Policy adhere to this process, and contribute directly to local jobs, capability and economic growth.
ARV complies with the Fair Jobs Code as part of the state’s procurement and grants framework. The Code is mandatory for all relevant tenders and contracts released after 1 December 2022.
The Code requires suppliers to uphold fair, safe and lawful workplace standards. It uses government purchasing power to promote secure jobs and compliance with industrial relations and occupational health and safety laws.
This supports ARV’s commitment to responsible, ethical and compliant procurement. For more details visit Fair Jobs Code.
