What does Directions for Change do for the Australian Government?
Directions for Change is an Australian Government contractor with 74 contracts worth $8.7M since 2012. Their largest government client is Services Australia, and their average contract value is $118K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
How much does Directions for Change win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $98K |
| 2013 | 12 | $1.2M |
| 2014 | 12 | $1.0M |
| 2015 | 7 | $310K |
| 2016 | 2 | $39K |
| 2017 | 6 | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 4 | $432K |
| 2019 | 5 | $387K |
| 2020 | 7 | $2.7M |
| 2021 | 2 | $151K |
| 2022 | 3 | $111K |
| 2023 | 6 | $843K |
| 2024 | 4 | $274K |
| 2025 | 3 | $146K |
Who are Directions for Change's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services Australia | 14 | $3.9M | 44.6% |
| Australian Public Service Commission | 12 | $2.4M | 27.4% |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs | 7 | $450K | 5.2% |
| Department of Defence | 12 | $384K | 4.4% |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $370K | 4.2% |
| Department of Social Services | 2 | $254K | 2.9% |
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 4 | $198K | 2.3% |
| Cancer Australia | 3 | $173K | 2.0% |
| IP Australia | 4 | $153K | 1.8% |
| Australian Taxation Office | 1 | $91K | 1.0% |
What categories does Directions for Change supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8600-education-and-training-services | 59 | $8.2M | 93.7% |
| 8010-management-advisory-services | 9 | $326K | 3.7% |
| 8011-human-resources-services | 2 | $119K | 1.4% |
| 8016-management-support-services | 2 | $85K | 1.0% |
| 9011-travel-and-lodging-code-9011 | 1 | $11K | 0.1% |
| 8614-education-and-training-code-8614 | 1 | $10K | 0.1% |
How does Directions for Change win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 43 | $7.5M | 58.1% |
| limited | 27 | $1.1M | 36.5% |
| selective | 4 | $118K | 5.4% |
Which Directions for Change government contracts are expiring soon?
Directions for Change has 3 contracts worth $289K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL2 Coaching Program | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $105K | |
| Executive Coaching EL1 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $105K | |
| 2023-2280 - Delivery of Strengthening Partnerships | Australian Public Service Commission | $78K |
What are Directions for Change's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services | Services Australia | $1.9M | |
| Delivery of Training | Australian Public Service Commission | $877K | |
| Training Delivery | Australian Public Service Commission | $656K | |
| Training Services | Services Australia | $600K | |
| Learning and Development Panel | Services Australia | $492K |
What are Directions for Change's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services | Services Australia | $65K | |
| Specialist Education and Training Services (Coaching) | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $65K | |
| Training Services | Services Australia | $15K | |
| EL2 Coaching Program | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $105K | |
| Executive Coaching EL1 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $105K | |
| Executive Coaching Workshop | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | $45K | |
| Executive Development | Department of Health and Aged Care | $18K | |
| Executive Coaching for EL1's | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $51K | |
| Executive Coaching Program for EL 2's. | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $51K | |
| Delivery of 20 Executive Coaching sessions to the 2024 Manager Development Progr | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $43K |
Is Directions for Change's government business growing or declining?
Significant decline — contract value dropped 81% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Directions for Change for government contracts?
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|---|---|---|
| Chandler Macleod | 437 | $638.9M |
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| ADECCO AUS P/L | 188 | $516.8M |
| SERCO CITIZEN SERVICES PTY LTD | 3 | $452.1M |
| Concentrix Services Pty Ltd | 2 | $370.8M |
| Datacom Connect Pty Ltd | 2 | $322.5M |
| PROBE ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD | 2 | $298.4M |
| Randstad Pty Ltd | 1,097 | $168.2M |
| DFP Recruitment Services | 787 | $128.9M |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting | 74 | $122.0M |
What size contracts does Directions for Change typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 42 | $944K |
| $50K-$100K | 16 | $1.1M |
| $100K-$500K | 12 | $2.6M |
| $500K-$1M | 3 | $2.1M |
| $1M-$5M | 1 | $1.9M |
What is Directions for Change's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 61643239961
- Registered Name
- Directions for Change
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2025
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Discretionary Trading Trust
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 61643239961 verify ↗
- State
- ACT
- Postcode
- 2604
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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