Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 2,606 contracts worth $431.5M in the Electronic Reference Material procurement category (UNSPSC family 5511), spanning 19 years (2008–2026). This spending covers 875 distinct suppliers and 82 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is AIRBUS DS GEO SA. Year-over-year spending has increased by 12%. There are currently 159 contracts worth $35.0M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Electronic Reference Material over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Electronic Reference Material by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIRBUS DS GEO SA | 1 | $17.9M | 4.1% |
| 2 | Elsevier | 1 | $17.9M | 4.1% |
| 3 | Lexis Nexis | 11 | $15.1M | 3.5% |
| 4 | Morningstar Australiasia Pty Lt | 2 | $15.0M | 3.5% |
| 5 | RELX NEDERLAND B.V. | 32 | $14.4M | 3.3% |
| 6 | EBSCO AUSTRALIA SUBSCRIPTON SERVICES | 110 | $13.6M | 3.1% |
| 7 | JANE'S GROUP UK LIMITED | 6 | $11.3M | 2.6% |
| 8 | Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia Limited | 16 | $10.2M | 2.4% |
| 9 | Elservier B.V. | 1 | $10.2M | 2.4% |
| 10 | CRIMTRAC AGENCY | 3 | $10.2M | 2.4% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Electronic Reference Material.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 801 | $147.5M |
| 2 | CSIRO | 12 | $54.4M |
| 3 | Department of Parliamentary Services | 454 | $36.6M |
| 4 | Attorney-General's Department | 67 | $31.9M |
| 5 | Australian Signals Directorate | 61 | $27.8M |
| 6 | Department of Home Affairs | 60 | $20.8M |
| 7 | Australian Securities and Investments Commission | 105 | $19.8M |
| 8 | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | 33 | $16.4M |
| 9 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | 179 | $12.1M |
| 10 | Australian Centre for Disease Control | 3 | $5.9M |
Parent Category
Published Products UNSPSC Segment 55 · 5,065 contracts · $1.07B · 1,931 suppliersTrack Electronic Reference Material procurement
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