How much does Australian Research Council spend on procurement?
Australian Research Council is an Australian Government agency that has awarded 2,521 procurement contracts worth $267.6M. Its largest supplier is various suppliers. 19.4% of its contracts are awarded through competitive processes.
What does Australian Research Council spend its procurement budget on?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $28.4M | 25.7% | |
| 1 | $26.0M | 23.5% | |
| 7 | $6.8M | 6.2% | |
| 29 | $6.6M | 5.9% | |
| 14 | $4.3M | 3.9% | |
| 1 | $4.0M | 3.6% | |
| 22 | $3.7M | 3.3% | |
| 13 | $3.3M | 3.0% | |
| 66 | $3.2M | 2.9% | |
| 52 | $3.0M | 2.7% |
How competitive is Australian Research Council's procurement process?
19.4% competitive
Low competition — this agency relies heavily on limited or direct sourcing.
Based on procurement method classification. Competitive includes open tender, selective tender, request for tender/quotation/proposal, and expression of interest.
Which Australian Research Council contracts are up for renewal?
These contracts are expiring within the next 18 months and represent potential recompete opportunities for suppliers.
What size contracts does Australian Research Council typically award?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 1,321 | $38.9M |
| $50K-$100K | 812 | $51.7M |
| $100K-$500K | 357 | $80.6M |
| $500K-$1M | 40 | $26.3M |
| $1M-$5M | 7 | $11.5M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $5.8M |
| $20M+ | 2 | $54.3M |
What contracts has Australian Research Council awarded recently?
| Contract | Supplier | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary personnel | Horizon One Recruitment | $331K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | Queensland University of Technology | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | Australian National University | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | Australian National University | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | The University of New South Wales | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | The University of Technology Sydney | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | The University of Western Australia | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | The University of Sydney | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | Adelaide University | $62K | |
| ARC College 2026-2027 | University of Melbourne | $62K |
Is Australian Research Council using more competitive procurement over time?
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| Year | Competitive | Non-Competitive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | 353 | 362 |
| 2016 | 25 | 37 | 62 |
| 2017 | 44 | 97 | 141 |
| 2018 | 29 | 417 | 446 |
| 2019 | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| 2020 | 23 | 89 | 112 |
| 2021 | 38 | 87 | 125 |
| 2022 | 68 | 126 | 194 |
| 2023 | 42 | 211 | 253 |
| 2024 | 71 | 152 | 223 |
| 2025 | 72 | 120 | 192 |
| 2026 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
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