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 | 2,960 | $75.1M |
| $50K-$100K | 1,779 | $127.6M |
| $100K-$500K | 3,608 | $843.2M |
| $500K-$1M | 722 | $480.9M |
| $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic advice & review services | Robert Cook | $252K | |
| Creative design and editorial services | The Trustee for the Social Deck Trust | $729K | |
| Contractor - Labour Hire | Capital Recruit Pty Ltd | $109K | |
| Venue hire & meeting facilities | Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel | $26K | |
| Training, Education and Development Services | Ethos CRS Consulting Pty Ltd | $338K | |
| Staff Development | Yothu Yindi Foundation | $18K | |
| Communication services | Falcon.io Aps | $23K | |
| Legal services | Gadens Lawyers | $140K | |
| Sponsorships | Social Impact Hub Pty Ltd | $33K | |
| Contractor - Fee for Service | T-Bar Media Pty Ltd | $98K |
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 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
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