Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 260 contracts worth $312.5M in the Politics & Civic Affairs — Code 9312 procurement category (UNSPSC family 9312), spanning 18 years (2009–2026). This spending covers 165 distinct suppliers and 31 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and the most-awarded supplier is EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY. Year-over-year spending has increased by 441%. There are currently 11 contracts worth $4.3M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Politics & Civic Affairs — Code 9312 over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Politics & Civic Affairs — Code 9312 by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY | 1 | $129.2M | 41.4% |
| 2 | ABT ASSOCIATES PTY LTD | 6 | $34.6M | 11.1% |
| 3 | INTER'L ORG FOR MIGRATION | 9 | $21.2M | 6.8% |
| 4 | Global Affairs Canada | 1 | $20.1M | 6.4% |
| 5 | ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | $18.0M | 5.8% |
| 6 | World Health Organization | 1 | $16.0M | 5.1% |
| 7 | GLOBAL ACCESS PARTNERS | 1 | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION | 2 | $4.6M | 1.5% |
| 9 | SKA ORGANISATION | 3 | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| 10 | UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND | 1 | $3.8M | 1.2% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Politics & Civic Affairs — Code 9312.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 9 | $133.2M |
| 2 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 55 | $81.1M |
| 3 | Department of Home Affairs | 55 | $44.1M |
| 4 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 10 | $22.4M |
| 5 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 5 | $18.1M |
| 6 | Department of Defence | 53 | $4.0M |
| 7 | IP Australia | 7 | $1.9M |
| 8 | Australian Federal Police | 1 | $1.8M |
| 9 | 3 | $1.3M | |
| 10 | Department of Education | 11 | $1.0M |
Parent Category
Politics & Civic Affairs UNSPSC Segment 93 · 27,952 contracts · $53.05B · 9,856 suppliersTrack Politics & Civic Affairs — Code 9312 procurement
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