Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 11,256 contracts worth $12.72B in the Community and Social Services procurement category (UNSPSC family 9313), spanning 18 years (2009–2026). This spending covers 3,619 distinct suppliers and 119 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Home Affairs, and the most-awarded supplier is SERCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 17%. There are currently 745 contracts worth $1.29B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Community and Social Services over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Community and Social Services by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 1 | $2.99B | 23.5% |
| 2 | Telstra Corporation Limited | 4 | $829.0M | 6.5% |
| 3 | Sonic Healthcare Limited | 3 | $330.9M | 2.6% |
| 4 | THE WHITELUM GROUP | 59 | $307.2M | 2.4% |
| 5 | INTER'L ORG FOR MIGRATION | 2 | $273.6M | 2.2% |
| 6 | The Pharmacy Guild of Australia | 6 | $270.5M | 2.1% |
| 7 | Serco Australia Pty Limited | 1 | $230.7M | 1.8% |
| 8 | Australian Healthcare Associates Pt T/A AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATE | 3 | $229.9M | 1.8% |
| 9 | St Vincent's Health Australia Ltd | 1 | $217.1M | 1.7% |
| 10 | Settlement Services International | 1 | $206.0M | 1.6% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Community and Social Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Home Affairs | 326 | $4.25B |
| 2 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 921 | $2.13B |
| 3 | Department of Social Services | 174 | $1.15B |
| 4 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 99 | $994.3M |
| 5 | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 1,520 | $942.0M |
| 6 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 265 | $635.8M |
| 7 | CSIRO | 465 | $439.4M |
| 8 | Department of Defence | 638 | $375.5M |
| 9 | Department of Education | 801 | $343.2M |
| 10 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | 627 | $132.4M |
Parent Category
Politics & Civic Affairs UNSPSC Segment 93 · 27,952 contracts · $53.05B · 9,856 suppliersTrack Community and Social Services procurement
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