What does Central Queensland University do for the Australian Government?
Central Queensland University is an Australian Government contractor with 27 contracts worth $15.3M since 2013. Their largest government client is Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and their average contract value is $568K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
How much does Central Queensland University win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | $232K |
| 2016 | 1 | $5.5M |
| 2017 | 2 | $1.7M |
| 2018 | 2 | $61K |
| 2021 | 3 | $39K |
| 2022 | 3 | $1.9M |
| 2023 | 7 | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 4 | $4.5M |
| 2025 | 1 | $24K |
| 2026 | 1 | $28K |
Who are Central Queensland University's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 13 | $14.5M | 94.2% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 1 | $286K | 1.9% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 3 | $174K | 1.1% |
| Department of Social Services | 2 | $144K | 0.9% |
| Department of Defence | 4 | $127K | 0.8% |
| Australian Research Council | 3 | $123K | 0.8% |
| Department of Education | 1 | $36K | 0.2% |
What categories does Central Queensland University supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9313-community-and-social-services | 14 | $14.4M | 93.9% |
| 8010-management-advisory-services | 6 | $604K | 3.9% |
| 8014-accounting-and-auditing-and-financial-services | 3 | $207K | 1.3% |
| 9211-public-safety-and-order | 1 | $88K | 0.6% |
| 8600-education-and-training-services | 3 | $39K | 0.3% |
How does Central Queensland University win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 24 | $15.1M | 88.9% |
| open | 3 | $223K | 11.1% |
Which Central Queensland University government contracts are expiring soon?
Central Queensland University has 4 contracts worth $3.2M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project - A farm planning approach to increase productivity and profita | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $1.8M | |
| Scoping opportunities and research gaps for developing groundnut in Vanuatu | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $795K | |
| Evaluate the opportunities and constraints for growth of smallholder dairy value | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $500K | |
| Australia Online Study Scholarship CQUniversity- Intake 23 (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $113K |
What are Central Queensland University's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project: Supporting commercial sweetpotato production and marketing in | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $5.5M | |
| Evaluating service provision approaches and value-chain interventions to support | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.8M | |
| Research Project - A farm planning approach to increase productivity and profita | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $1.8M | |
| Research Project: Integrating protected cropping systems into high value vegetab | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $1.5M | |
| Scoping opportunities and research gaps for developing groundnut in Vanuatu | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $795K |
What are Central Queensland University's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPCRA livestock scoping study | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $28K | |
| Central Queensland University (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $24K | |
| 2025-2027 ARC COLLEGE | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| Evaluate the opportunities and constraints for growth of smallholder dairy value | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $500K | |
| Evaluating service provision approaches and value-chain interventions to support | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.8M | |
| Beef24 Regional Workshop | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $110K | |
| Scoping opportunities and research gaps for developing groundnut in Vanuatu | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $795K | |
| Develop proposal for international research project | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $61K | |
| AOSS 21 Intake - Central Queensland University (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $38K | |
| Develop Preliminary Proposal and Full Proposal for Project Ref: HORT2023165 | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $44K |
Is Central Queensland University's government business growing or declining?
Significant decline — contract value dropped 99% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
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What size contracts does Central Queensland University typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 10 | $270K |
| $50K-$100K | 7 | $495K |
| $100K-$500K | 5 | $1.3M |
| $500K-$1M | 1 | $795K |
| $1M-$5M | 3 | $7.0M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $5.5M |
What is Central Queensland University's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 39181103288
- Registered Name
- Central Queensland University
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Other Incorporated Entity
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 39181103288 verify ↗
- State
- QLD
- Postcode
- 4701
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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