Aboriginal businesses in NSW received $480 million of direct government business last financial year, an increase of $92 million from 2019-20.
Tag: procurement
Government consultancy spend nudges $900 million
The federal government is forking our more money for consultants, with expenditure more than doubling over the last ten years.
State agencies warned about over-reliance on consultants
High risk control deficiencies at NSW public sector agencies have increased, including over-reliance on consultants.
Corruption fears put suppliers off council contracts
Victorian business suppliers aren’t bidding for local government contracts because of corruption concerns.
How long does it take a government team to buy IT? Too long, says report
It takes government purchasing teams an average of 22 months to make decisions about acquiring IT.
Gender equality clause to be inserted into WA public sector procurement
Suppliers tendering for WA government contracts will have to prove their gender equality credentials as part of a procurement pilot.
UK expert offers perspectives on infrastructure reform
Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.
Procurement of Aboriginal goods and services grows in WA
Almost $500 million worth of WA government contracts have been awarded to Aboriginal businesses over the last three years.
Queensland councils jump on strategic procurement model
Logan City is the latest Queensland council to transition to strategic contracting.
Procurement goes digital in NSW
The NSW Government is moving to digital signatures for procurements over $150,000.