How much does Department of Social Services spend on procurement?
Department of Social Services is an Australian Government agency that has awarded 9,848 procurement contracts worth $16.52B. Its largest supplier is various suppliers. 75.5% of its contracts are awarded through competitive processes.
What does Department of Social Services spend its procurement budget on?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $748.4M | 11.1% | |
| 2 | $682.9M | 10.1% | |
| 2 | $581.7M | 8.6% | |
| 1 | $487.8M | 7.2% | |
| 2 | $461.5M | 6.9% | |
| 2 | $411.1M | 6.1% | |
| 1 | $348.9M | 5.2% | |
| 1 | $336.7M | 5.0% | |
| 2 | $322.8M | 4.8% | |
| 4 | $313.6M | 4.7% |
How competitive is Department of Social Services's procurement process?
75.5% competitive
High competition — this agency predominantly uses open tender processes.
Based on procurement method classification. Competitive includes open tender, selective tender, request for tender/quotation/proposal, and expression of interest.
Which Department of Social Services 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 Department of Social Services typically award?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 2,966 | $75.3M |
| $50K-$100K | 1,786 | $128.1M |
| $100K-$500K | 3,621 | $846.7M |
| $500K-$1M | 724 | $482.2M |
| $1M-$5M | 414 | $925.6M |
| $5M-$20M | 226 | $2.23B |
| $20M+ | 139 | $11.85B |
What contracts has Department of Social Services awarded recently?
| Contract | Supplier | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate objectives services | Institute of Public Administration Australia - ACT Division (IPAA) | $55K | |
| Staff development | Jeff Whalan Learning Group | $16K | |
| Data services | Australian Institute of Health & Welfare | $468K | |
| Contractor - Fee for service | The University of Melbourne | $500K | |
| ICT software licence and/or maintenance | LEX Australia Pty Ltd | $26K | |
| Training, Education and Development Services | RLW Consulting | $211K | |
| Project management | Australian Institute of Health & Welfare | $783K | |
| Communication Services | Just Gold Digital Agency Pty Ltd | $72K | |
| Policy and program development services | Social Ventures Australia Limited | $175K | |
| ICT technical & advisory services | A23 Pty Ltd | $91K |
Is Department of Social Services using more competitive procurement over time?
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| Year | Competitive | Non-Competitive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1315 | 344 | 1659 |
| 2016 | 780 | 228 | 1008 |
| 2017 | 739 | 292 | 1031 |
| 2018 | 570 | 233 | 803 |
| 2019 | 645 | 178 | 823 |
| 2020 | 435 | 149 | 584 |
| 2021 | 458 | 169 | 627 |
| 2022 | 312 | 118 | 430 |
| 2023 | 242 | 92 | 334 |
| 2024 | 320 | 123 | 443 |
| 2025 | 179 | 58 | 237 |
| 2026 | 32 | 17 | 49 |
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