Contract exemptions
Prior to submitting an application for an exemption, or for assistance with any information on this page, please contact your Customer Relationship Manager or our Helpdesk.
Qualifying for an exemption
Mandated health services may apply for exemptions from HSV collective agreements 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.
Applications for exemptions must be made as soon as possible after transition to a new collective agreement or as soon as practical when an issue arises.
Applying for an exemption
After discussing your proposed exemption with your Customer Relationship Manager, applications should be submitted via the Exemptions Portal. Access the Exemption Portal via the My Dashboard customer area of this website. Please note, you must be logged in to this website to access the Exemptions Portal. Access to the Exemption Portal is limited to mandated health service employees.
For instructions on using the Portal, see 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, please complete the On-selling Exemption Application form.
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Content reviewed July 2024