How much does Department of the Senate spend on procurement?
Department of the Senate is an Australian Government agency that has awarded 311 procurement contracts worth $25.7M. Its largest supplier is various suppliers. 33.8% of its contracts are awarded through competitive processes.
What does Department of the Senate spend its procurement budget on?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.3M | 22.0% | |
| 1 | $1.4M | 9.2% | |
| 8 | $816K | 5.4% | |
| 4 | $792K | 5.3% | |
| 3 | $752K | 5.0% | |
| 11 | $708K | 4.7% | |
| 2 | $686K | 4.6% | |
| 1 | $670K | 4.5% | |
| 1 | $660K | 4.4% | |
| 2 | $630K | 4.2% |
How competitive is Department of the Senate's procurement process?
33.8% 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 Department of the Senate 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 the Senate typically award?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 202 | $4.8M |
| $50K-$100K | 58 | $3.9M |
| $100K-$500K | 45 | $9.8M |
| $500K-$1M | 4 | $2.4M |
| $1M-$5M | 2 | $4.7M |
What contracts has Department of the Senate awarded recently?
| Contract | Supplier | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print 15,000 copies of the Australian pocket constitution for 125th anniversary | Printcraft | $26K | |
| Independent audit committee member | Karen Ann Williams | $38K | |
| Employee Assitance Program (EAP) | Telus Health | $17K | |
| HRM Learning and Delvelopment sessions | Learn4Results | $11K | |
| Inddependent audit committee member | Andrew Young | $23K | |
| Bound volumes of the Journals of the Senate for the 46th Parliament | Ligare Pty Ltd | $11K | |
| Expense management system | Expense8 Pty Ltd | $23K | |
| Content Manager software support and maintenance | Micro Focus Australia Pty Ltd | $35K | |
| Annual SaaS platform fees | Technology One Ltd | $46K | |
| Bulk order - Newspaper and magazines for Senators and the department 2025-26 | Manuka Newsagency | $70K |
Is Department of the Senate using more competitive procurement over time?
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| Year | Competitive | Non-Competitive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12 | 22 | 34 |
| 2016 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 2017 | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| 2018 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 2019 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 2020 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 2022 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| 2023 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 2024 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 2025 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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