Contract exemptions

Prior to submitting an application for a contract exemption, please discuss your needs with your Customer Relationship Manager or contact our Helpdesk.

Applications for contract exemption must be made as soon as possible after transition to a new HSV collective agreement or as soon as practical when an issue arises.

Qualifying for exemption

Health services can apply for exemption from HSV collective agreements in full or in part under the following circumstances:

• where, at the time of notification by HSV that a collective agreement is to be sourced, there is a pre-existing contract in place between the health service and a supplier for the relevant good and/or service.
• where a clinical or operational exemption is necessary to ensure that patients of the health service will receive clinically appropriate treatment or care; or the effective administration of the health service.
• where the implementation and continued use of the HSV contract may have a potential negative impact on the viability of a regional small or medium business, or on local employment growth or retention.

Applying for exemption

Applications should be submitted via the Exemptions Portal.

Access to the Exemption Portal is via My Dashboard. 

For instructions on the Exemptions Portal, access the Exemption Portal user guide. 

Exemptions for on-selling goods or services

For exemptions regarding the on-selling of goods or services under HSV collective agreements, health service should complete the On-selling Exemption Application form.

Content reviewed July 2024