Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 11,865 contracts worth $61.19B in the Legal Services procurement category (UNSPSC family 8013), spanning 23 years (2004–2026). This spending covers 6,644 distinct suppliers and 153 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is DHA - CENTRAL OFFICE. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 50%. There are currently 613 contracts worth $3.17B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Legal Services over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Legal Services by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHA - CENTRAL OFFICE | 5 | $15.81B | 25.8% |
| 2 | CANBERRA AIRPORT PTY LTD | 21 | $1.17B | 1.9% |
| 3 | The Trustee for 150 Lonsdale Street Trust | 1 | $1.05B | 1.7% |
| 4 | ISPT Pty Ltd | 32 | $1.01B | 1.7% |
| 5 | CHARTER HALL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES NSW | 10 | $825.8M | 1.3% |
| 6 | Evolve FM Pty Ltd - Trust Account | 1 | $785.6M | 1.3% |
| 7 | CANBERRA AIRPORT PTY LIMITED | 30 | $780.9M | 1.3% |
| 8 | ATHLLON TRUSTEE PTY LIMITED | 2 | $756.5M | 1.2% |
| 9 | Canberra Airport Pty Ltd | 15 | $746.5M | 1.2% |
| 10 | BLOCKED BNY Trust Company of Austra Limited | 1 | $743.6M | 1.2% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Legal Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 1,221 | $22.39B |
| 2 | Australian Taxation Office | 106 | $6.92B |
| 3 | Services Australia | 1,530 | $6.70B |
| 4 | Australian Federal Police | 230 | $2.92B |
| 5 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 87 | $2.12B |
| 6 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 322 | $1.55B |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 552 | $1.42B |
| 8 | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | 71 | $1.07B |
| 9 | Australian Electoral Commission | 1,726 | $951.0M |
| 10 | National Archives of Australia | 49 | $928.6M |
Parent Category
Management & Professional Services UNSPSC Segment 80 · 257,941 contracts · $477.63B · 44,225 suppliersTrack Legal Services procurement
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