Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 23,279 contracts worth $15.76B in the Software procurement category (UNSPSC family 4323), spanning 20 years (2007–2026). This spending covers 5,951 distinct suppliers and 171 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is IBM AUSTRALIA LTD. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 4%. There are currently 1,643 contracts worth $1.86B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Software over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Software by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBM AUSTRALIA LTD | 86 | $643.4M | 4.1% |
| 2 | VMWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 153 | $535.0M | 3.4% |
| 3 | CPS SYSTEMS PTY LTD | 1 | $299.7M | 1.9% |
| 4 | SAP Australia Pty Ltd | 176 | $297.2M | 1.9% |
| 5 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 33 | $279.7M | 1.8% |
| 6 | DXC TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITE | 18 | $254.1M | 1.6% |
| 7 | DATA 3 GROUP | 168 | $213.8M | 1.4% |
| 8 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY | 66 | $213.0M | 1.4% |
| 9 | 309 | $209.8M | 1.3% | |
| 10 | VMware International Unlimited Comp | 4 | $203.7M | 1.3% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Software.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 9,121 | $6.90B |
| 2 | Australian Taxation Office | 870 | $1.47B |
| 3 | Services Australia | 827 | $1.36B |
| 4 | Australian Signals Directorate | 1,129 | $928.6M |
| 5 | Department of Home Affairs | 822 | $800.6M |
| 6 | Australian Federal Police | 637 | $294.9M |
| 7 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | 191 | $293.2M |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 421 | $250.7M |
| 9 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 524 | $247.6M |
| 10 | 309 | $209.8M |
Parent Category
IT & Telecommunications UNSPSC Segment 43 · 74,000 contracts · $72.21B · 11,004 suppliersTrack Software procurement
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