What does Ernst & Young do for the Australian Government?
Ernst & Young is an Australian Government contractor with 2,431 contracts worth $2.33B since 2008. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $957K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
2,431Total Contracts
$2.33BTotal Value
20Agencies Served
$957KAvg Contract
19Years Active
73Expiring (12mo)
How much does Ernst & Young win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | $8.4M |
| 2010 | 3 | $1.1M |
| 2011 | 9 | $16.8M |
| 2012 | 14 | $56.2M |
| 2013 | 167 | $90.7M |
| 2014 | 199 | $82.6M |
| 2015 | 219 | $101.8M |
| 2016 | 217 | $88.7M |
| 2017 | 171 | $105.4M |
| 2018 | 205 | $112.4M |
| 2019 | 185 | $117.2M |
| 2020 | 175 | $171.7M |
| 2021 | 221 | $476.9M |
| 2022 | 183 | $319.1M |
| 2023 | 162 | $177.9M |
| 2024 | 185 | $288.0M |
| 2025 | 102 | $99.6M |
| 2026 | 13 | $12.2M |
Who are Ernst & Young's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 289 | $719.7M | 34.8% |
| Services Australia | 188 | $252.9M | 12.2% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 5 | $159.6M | 7.7% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 231 | $152.5M | 7.4% |
| Australian Taxation Office | 45 | $142.8M | 6.9% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 103 | $132.3M | 6.4% |
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 133 | $119.5M | 5.8% |
| Australian National Audit Office | 75 | $79.7M | 3.9% |
| Australian Competition and Consumer Commission | 31 | $37.9M | 1.8% |
| Australian Electoral Commission | 8 | $32.4M | 1.6% |
What categories does Ernst & Young supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit and risk | 4 | $15.3M | 38.3% |
| Professional Services (excl Consultancies) | 7 | $4.8M | 11.9% |
| Construction consultants | 1 | $4.7M | 11.7% |
| Consultancies | 3 | $4.7M | 11.7% |
| Information and technology | 3 | $3.6M | 9.0% |
| Building and Property | 1 | $2.8M | 7.1% |
| Advisory consultants | 2 | $869K | 2.2% |
| Education | 1 | $821K | 2.1% |
| Market research | 1 | $509K | 1.3% |
| Vehicles | 1 | $330K | 0.8% |
How does Ernst & Young win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 2,110 | $2.24B | 87.8% |
| limited | 255 | $48.6M | 10.6% |
| selective | 38 | $14.0M | 1.6% |
Which Ernst & Young government contracts are expiring soon?
Ernst & Young has 73 contracts worth $133.6M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Business and Workforce advisory services | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $17.1M | |
| Project Management Services | Department of Defence | $13.1M | |
| Request for Quote - Data Platforms | Australian Electoral Commission | $9.5M | |
| Audit and Assurance Services | Department of Defence | $9.4M | |
| Solutions Management Services | Australian Electoral Commission | $7.1M | |
| Provision of ICT Professional Services | Australian Taxation Office | $6.8M | |
| Cyber Support Services | Department of Defence | $5.3M | |
| Project Support Services | Department of Defence | $5.1M | |
| Technical Support Services | Department of Defence | $4.6M | |
| Sourcing Strategy Resources | Department of Defence | $4.3M | |
| Surveying Services | Sydney Trains | $2.8M | |
| Ernst Young - CSIRO Audit 2021-23 | Australian National Audit Office | $2.7M | |
| Provision of Auditing Services | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $2.5M | |
| Commercial Advisory Services | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts | $2.2M | |
| Labour Hire | Services Australia | $2.2M |
What are Ernst & Young's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia's Infrastructure Initiative for Southeast Asia | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $159.0M | |
| Provision of ICT Professional Services | Australian Taxation Office | $92.7M | |
| Organisational Change Management and Communications and Training Services | Department of Defence | $84.7M | |
| Information Technology Services | Services Australia | $59.6M | |
| Change Management Services | Department of Defence | $51.8M |
What are Ernst & Young's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of Recruitment and Personnel Security Solution | Australian Taxation Office | $5.4M | |
| Technical Review | Australian Digital Health Agency | $550K | |
| AI Enablement Strategy | Australian Electoral Commission | $149K | |
| Valuation Services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $50K | |
| Support at Home Service Margins | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $201K | |
| Facilitation and delivery of AASB Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Discl | Office of the Australian Accounting Standards Board | $111K | |
| Improved Physical Security Measures | Department of Home Affairs | $880K | |
| Internal Audit Services | Export Finance Australia | $669K | |
| Financial Adviser's supporting the administration of the Commonwealth Support Pa | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts | $220K | |
| Professional Services | Services Australia | $385K |
Is Ernst & Young's government business growing or declining?
↓ 71.7%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 72% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Ernst & Young for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| GHD PTY LTD | 519 | $39.76B |
| BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 1,651 | $35.02B |
| THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 11,541 | $19.02B |
| DHA - CENTRAL OFFICE | 14 | $16.77B |
| AUSTRALIAN AEROSPACE LTD | 2,523 | $14.99B |
| BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 3,836 | $13.89B |
| RAYTHEON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1,757 | $11.59B |
| BROADSPECTRUM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1,244 | $10.09B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 539 | $8.82B |
| LENDLEASE BUILDING PTY LIMITED | 94 | $8.73B |
What size contracts does Ernst & Young typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10K | 1 | $1 |
| $10K-$50K | 516 | $14.9M |
| $50K-$100K | 494 | $36.5M |
| $100K-$500K | 830 | $202.4M |
| $500K-$1M | 239 | $167.3M |
| $1M-$5M | 270 | $567.9M |
| $5M-$20M | 68 | $638.9M |
| $20M+ | 13 | $698.6M |
What is Ernst & Young's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 75288172749
- Registered Name
- Ernst & Young
- Government Contracting Period
- 2008 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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