What does Forward IT Pty Ltd do for the Australian Government?
Forward IT Pty Ltd is an Australian Government contractor with 560 contracts worth $129.4M since 2013. Their largest government client is Services Australia, and their average contract value is $231K.
Key Metrics
How much does Forward IT Pty Ltd win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $59K |
| 2014 | 3 | $63K |
| 2015 | 5 | $353K |
| 2016 | 48 | $2.7M |
| 2017 | 59 | $8.1M |
| 2018 | 95 | $7.2M |
| 2019 | 124 | $23.1M |
| 2020 | 111 | $43.3M |
| 2021 | 99 | $41.4M |
| 2022 | 14 | $3.0M |
| 2023 | 1 | $123K |
Who are Forward IT Pty Ltd's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services Australia | 71 | $74.3M | 58.9% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 20 | $10.5M | 8.3% |
| Department of Defence | 94 | $9.0M | 7.1% |
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission | 24 | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| CSIRO | 2 | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 67 | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Geoscience Australia | 28 | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| Sport Integrity Australia | 15 | $2.6M | 2.1% |
| Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority | 60 | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Clean Energy Regulator | 13 | $1.3M | 1.1% |
What categories does Forward IT Pty Ltd supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4321-computer-hardware-and-accessories | 392 | $109.4M | 84.5% |
| 8111-computer-programming-and-it-services | 48 | $8.3M | 6.4% |
| 3116-adhesives-and-sealants | 30 | $4.6M | 3.5% |
| 8011-human-resources-services | 25 | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| 4320-computer-equipment-and-components | 13 | $2.5M | 2.0% |
| 8311-telecommunications-services | 1 | $307K | 0.2% |
| 3213-electronic-components-code-3213 | 7 | $274K | 0.2% |
| 8312-information-services | 5 | $260K | 0.2% |
| 4323-software | 9 | $244K | 0.2% |
| 9314-politics-and-civic-affairs-code-9314 | 11 | $171K | 0.1% |
How does Forward IT Pty Ltd win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 397 | $122.5M | 70.9% |
| limited | 120 | $5.4M | 21.4% |
| selective | 43 | $1.5M | 7.7% |
Which Forward IT Pty Ltd government contracts are expiring soon?
Forward IT Pty Ltd has 1 contracts worth $12K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Hardware | Services Australia | $12K |
What are Forward IT Pty Ltd's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Hardware | Services Australia | $21.6M | |
| ICT Hardware | Services Australia | $13.5M | |
| ICT Hardware | Services Australia | $8.1M | |
| ICT Hardware | Services Australia | $5.6M | |
| Hardware Support and Maintenance | Services Australia | $5.1M |
What are Forward IT Pty Ltd's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward IT- Microsoft Surface Pro's laptops | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | $123K | |
| Hardware Supply | Clean Energy Regulator | $46K | |
| Components for IT | Clean Energy Regulator | $13K | |
| Computer hardware | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | $740K | |
| Software Licences | Services Australia | $283K | |
| Hardware Maintenance and Support | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $253K | |
| ICT Hardware and Support | Department of Home Affairs | $12K | |
| Docks, Keyboards and Mice | Clean Energy Regulator | $11K | |
| Computer Hardware | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority | $29K | |
| Onsite Support | Sport Integrity Australia | $254K |
Is Forward IT Pty Ltd's government business growing or declining?
Stable — contract value remained consistent year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Forward IT Pty Ltd for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 565 | $3.15B |
| IBM AUSTRALIA LTD | 374 | $2.62B |
| COBS TELSTRA | 1,211 | $1.66B |
| TELSTRA SECURE BILLING | 785 | $1.62B |
| FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 1,294 | $1.36B |
| THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 376 | $1.31B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 181 | $1.23B |
| DELL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 2,794 | $952.0M |
| BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 154 | $942.7M |
| SAP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 143 | $543.2M |
What size contracts does Forward IT Pty Ltd typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 330 | $7.4M |
| $50K-$100K | 95 | $6.7M |
| $100K-$500K | 97 | $20.8M |
| $500K-$1M | 19 | $12.8M |
| $1M-$5M | 14 | $27.6M |
| $5M-$20M | 4 | $32.4M |
| $20M+ | 1 | $21.6M |
What is Forward IT Pty Ltd's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 42597085374
- Registered Name
- Forward IT Pty Ltd
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2023
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Fixed Trust
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 42597085374 verify ↗
- State
- ACT
- Postcode
- 2617
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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