Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 14,713 contracts worth $6.02B in the Editorial and Design and Graphic and Fine Art Services procurement category (UNSPSC segment 82), spanning 22 years (2005–2026). This spending covers 4,852 distinct suppliers and 159 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is UNIVERSAL MCCANN. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 60%. There are currently 521 contracts worth $713.4M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Editorial & Design over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Editorial & Design by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIVERSAL MCCANN | 506 | $628.7M | 10.4% |
| 2 | Mediabrands Australia Pty Ltd | 142 | $600.5M | 10.0% |
| 3 | Universal McCann | 483 | $519.5M | 8.6% |
| 4 | Mediabrands Australia Pty Ltd T/A Universal McCann | 155 | $322.6M | 5.4% |
| 5 | 156 | $210.3M | 3.5% | |
| 6 | MEDIABRANDS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 243 | $122.1M | 2.0% |
| 7 | VMLY&R | 14 | $114.5M | 1.9% |
| 8 | MITCHELL AND PARTNERS AUST PTY LTD | 39 | $111.0M | 1.8% |
| 9 | HAVAS WORLDWIDE AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 3 | $101.1M | 1.7% |
| 10 | TBWA MELBOURNE | 4 | $87.6M | 1.5% |
| 11 | The Camerons Group | 11 | $85.3M | 1.4% |
| 12 | MITCHELL ADCORP ALLIANCE | 10 | $80.9M | 1.3% |
| 13 | Dentsu Mitchell Media Australia Pty Ltd | 98 | $80.5M | 1.3% |
| 14 | Think HQ Pty Ltd | 16 | $58.5M | 1.0% |
| 15 | DENTSU MITCHELL MEDIA AUSTRALIA | 77 | $56.8M | 0.9% |
| 16 | Ergo Asia | 6 | $54.2M | 0.9% |
| 17 | Mitchell & Partners Australia | 35 | $44.3M | 0.7% |
| 18 | E-Bisglobal Pty Ltd | 6 | $41.3M | 0.7% |
| 19 | MEDIABRANDS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD MRM PARTNERS WORLDWIDE | 23 | $38.8M | 0.6% |
| 20 | Mitchell and Partners Australia | 21 | $38.5M | 0.6% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Editorial & Design.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 1,746 | $1.27B |
| 2 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 895 | $603.5M |
| 3 | Australian Electoral Commission | 432 | $379.0M |
| 4 | Services Australia | 415 | $351.4M |
| 5 | Tourism Australia | 27 | $333.8M |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | 181 | $269.8M |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 461 | $253.3M |
| 8 | Department of Social Services | 406 | $232.2M |
| 9 | 156 | $210.3M | |
| 10 | Department of Finance | 111 | $176.7M |
Expiring Contracts (521 in next 12 months)
521 contracts worth $713.4M in Editorial & Design expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Editorial & Design segment.
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