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 | 34 | $34.7M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8010-management-advisory-services | 1,195 | $1.20B | 51.9% |
| 8016-management-support-services | 150 | $259.4M | 11.2% |
| 8111-computer-programming-and-it-services | 166 | $241.4M | 10.4% |
| 8411-insurance-services | 454 | $210.9M | 9.1% |
| 4320-computer-equipment-and-components | 52 | $148.2M | 6.4% |
| 8011-human-resources-services | 92 | $98.1M | 4.2% |
| 9990-miscellaneous-and-unclassified | 29 | $39.4M | 1.7% |
| 9313-community-and-social-services | 86 | $27.1M | 1.2% |
| 8116-mathematical-and-statistical-services | 4 | $25.8M | 1.1% |
| 4323-software | 3 | $16.0M | 0.7% |
How does Ernst & Young win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 2,129 | $2.26B | 87.8% |
| limited | 257 | $48.7M | 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 | |
| Request for Quote - Data Platforms | Australian Electoral Commission | $9.5M | |
| Solutions Management Services | Australian Electoral Commission | $7.1M | |
| Provision of ICT Professional Services | Australian Taxation Office | $6.8M | |
| Co-sourced Internal Audit and Advisory Services | Reserve Bank of Australia | $5.4M | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Project Support Services | Department of Defence | $2.1M | |
| Labour Hire | Services Australia | $1.9M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard modelling 2026 | Climate Change Authority | $428K | |
| Consulting Services | Department of Defence | $125K | |
| CBA for IAE | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | $126K | |
| Contracts - Independent Financial and Technical Analysis | Clean Energy Regulator | $300K | |
| Moneysmart engagement and planning | Australian Securities and Investments Commission | $159K | |
| Data and Actuarial and Analytical Support | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $165K | |
| Provision of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Solution | Australian Taxation Office | $3.6M | |
| Management Advisory Services | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission | $87K | |
| Internal Audit Work Program | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $330K | |
| CER insights paper | Clean Energy Regulator | $66K |
Is Ernst & Young's government business growing or declining?
↓ 71.8%
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 agencies in similar categories.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 207 | $18.66B |
| IBM AUSTRALIA LTD | 346 | $3.17B |
| CARDNO EMERGING MARKETS (AUSTRALIA) | 179 | $3.14B |
| LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 609 | $3.02B |
| ABT ASSOCIATES PTY LTD | 149 | $2.48B |
| KPMG AUSTRALIA | 1,294 | $2.05B |
| COBS TELSTRA | 992 | $1.63B |
| LEND LEASE BUILDING PTY LTD | 5 | $1.61B |
| TELSTRA SECURE BILLING | 770 | $1.61B |
| FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 1,409 | $1.49B |
What size contracts does Ernst & Young typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10K | 1 | $1 |
| $10K-$50K | 517 | $15.0M |
| $50K-$100K | 497 | $36.7M |
| $100K-$500K | 844 | $205.8M |
| $500K-$1M | 239 | $167.3M |
| $1M-$5M | 272 | $573.0M |
| $5M-$20M | 69 | $652.7M |
| $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.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Other Partnership
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 75288172749 verify ↗
- State
- NSW
- Postcode
- 2000
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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