Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 47,095 contracts worth $27.48B in the Education and Training Services procurement category (UNSPSC segment 86), spanning 23 years (2004–2026). This spending covers 12,880 distinct suppliers and 155 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is UNIVERSITY OF NSW ADFA UNSW@ADF. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 40%. There are currently 1,482 contracts worth $5.07B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Education & Training over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Education & Training by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIVERSITY OF NSW ADFA UNSW@ADF | 64 | $1.78B | 6.5% |
| 2 | TAFE QUEENSLAND | 98 | $1.11B | 4.0% |
| 3 | TECHNICAL & FURTHER EDUCATION | 46 | $1.09B | 4.0% |
| 4 | ADULT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICES | 12 | $936.9M | 3.4% |
| 5 | TETRA TECH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 12 | $585.2M | 2.1% |
| 6 | COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD | 30 | $581.7M | 2.1% |
| 7 | WODONGA INSTITUTE OF TAFE | 42 | $577.5M | 2.1% |
| 8 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD | 34 | $529.9M | 1.9% |
| 9 | NAVITAS ENGLISH PTY LTD | 23 | $517.1M | 1.9% |
| 10 | MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC | 30 | $494.4M | 1.8% |
| 11 | AIR7000 P8 POSEIDON | 5 | $464.1M | 1.7% |
| 12 | BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 125 | $454.4M | 1.7% |
| 13 | BLK USE 128669 - SETTLEMENT SERVICE | 1 | $435.2M | 1.6% |
| 14 | Chambers Apprenticeship Support Australia Pty Ltd | 9 | $431.9M | 1.6% |
| 15 | AMES AUSTRALIA | 6 | $375.1M | 1.4% |
| 16 | MEGT (AUSTRALIA) LTD | 13 | $342.9M | 1.2% |
| 17 | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & TRAINING | 19 | $335.0M | 1.2% |
| 18 | BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 12 | $324.9M | 1.2% |
| 19 | TAFE SA | 36 | $320.5M | 1.2% |
| 20 | NSI (AUST) PTY LTD | 3 | $301.7M | 1.1% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Education & Training.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 17,551 | $8.19B |
| 2 | Department of Home Affairs | 1,757 | $4.10B |
| 3 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 784 | $3.65B |
| 4 | Department of Education | 1,072 | $3.21B |
| 5 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 747 | $3.15B |
| 6 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 1,451 | $2.75B |
| 7 | 364 | $228.5M | |
| 8 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 741 | $204.4M |
| 9 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2,178 | $171.5M |
| 10 | Services Australia | 1,747 | $165.4M |
Expiring Contracts (1,482 in next 12 months)
1,482 contracts worth $5.07B in Education & Training 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 Education & Training segment.
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