What does La Trobe University do for the Australian Government?
La Trobe University is an Australian Government contractor with 162 contracts worth $101.8M since 2011. Their largest government client is Department of Education, and their average contract value is $628K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
162Total Contracts
$101.8MTotal Value
20Agencies Served
$628KAvg Contract
16Years Active
16Expiring (12mo)
How much does La Trobe University win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | $2.4M |
| 2012 | 2 | $542K |
| 2013 | 6 | $473K |
| 2014 | 2 | $75K |
| 2015 | 6 | $228K |
| 2016 | 4 | $6.1M |
| 2017 | 8 | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 30 | $14.7M |
| 2019 | 7 | $9.8M |
| 2020 | 14 | $3.4M |
| 2021 | 15 | $3.7M |
| 2022 | 10 | $4.0M |
| 2023 | 16 | $28.5M |
| 2024 | 22 | $16.1M |
| 2025 | 17 | $10.4M |
| 2026 | 2 | $260K |
Who are La Trobe University's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 4 | $21.7M | 21.5% |
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 11 | $12.4M | 12.3% |
| Department of Social Services | 4 | $9.1M | 9.1% |
| Murray-Darling Basin Authority | 11 | $8.6M | 8.6% |
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 9 | $8.3M | 8.3% |
| Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 1 | $6.9M | 6.9% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 2 | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs | 11 | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| CSIRO | 5 | $5.2M | 5.1% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 9 | $5.0M | 4.9% |
How does La Trobe University win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 57 | $71.1M | 35.2% |
| limited | 103 | $30.2M | 63.6% |
| selective | 2 | $492K | 1.2% |
Which La Trobe University government contracts are expiring soon?
La Trobe University has 16 contracts worth $9.9M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Research and Associated Services | CSIRO | $2.8M | |
| Population Health Research | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $2.2M | |
| Evaluation of DVA Health and Wellbeing Programs 2024-25 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $880K | |
| Environmental monitoring services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $688K | |
| Latrobe University to deliver community-led evaluation of Veterans' and Families | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $550K | |
| Training Courses | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $540K | |
| Social Policy Research | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $518K | |
| Management advisory services | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $502K | |
| NGN - Gazanias incidence and impact on grain cropping in the Southern region | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $419K | |
| NGN - Gazanias incidence and impact on grain cropping in the Southern region | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $310K | |
| Proof of Concept Funding - Novel synthetic anti-fungal peptide | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $245K | |
| ARC 2020 College of Experts committee | Australian Research Council | $65K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K |
What are La Trobe University's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery of the High Achieving Teachers Program. | Department of Education | $20.9M | |
| Social policy research | Department of Social Services | $7.5M | |
| High Achieving Teachers Program - La Trobe | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | $6.9M | |
| Research Project: Enterprise driven transformation of family cocoa production in | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $5.5M | |
| COMMONWEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL WATER OFFICELONG TERM INTERVENTION MONITORING PROJECT | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $5.1M |
What are La Trobe University's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $16K | |
| Proof of Concept Funding - Novel synthetic anti-fungal peptide | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $245K | |
| Animal Research and Associated Services | CSIRO | $2.8M | |
| NGN - Gazanias incidence and impact on grain cropping in the Southern region | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $419K | |
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| Evaluation of DVA Health and Wellbeing Programs 2024-25 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $880K | |
| CoupleCARE for Defence and Veterans: Adaption and Trial within Open Arms - Veter | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $220K | |
| CoupleCARE for Defence and Veterans: Adaption and Trial within Open Arms - Veter | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $617K | |
| Training Services | Services Australia | $19K | |
| The provision of monitoring and evaluation services | Australian Human Rights Commission | $132K |
Is La Trobe University's government business growing or declining?
↓ 47.0%
Declining — contract value decreased 47% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with La Trobe University for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SERENDIPITY (WA) PTY. LTD. MANAGEMENT SERENDIPITY (WA) P/L | 11 | $1.10B |
| Atwork Australia Pty Ltd | 2 | $682.9M |
| MAX EMPLOYMENT | 6 | $593.7M |
| Sureway Employment & Training Pty Ltd | 2 | $521.7M |
| Telstra Health Pty Ltd | 2 | $461.5M |
| WISE Employment Ltd | 3 | $433.6M |
| ADULT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICES | 19 | $432.2M |
| Jobs Statewide Incorporated | 3 | $418.4M |
| Job Futures Ltd | 2 | $411.1M |
| HAYS OFFICE SUPPORT | 1,976 | $369.3M |
What size contracts does La Trobe University typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 54 | $1.5M |
| $50K-$100K | 30 | $2.1M |
| $100K-$500K | 38 | $10.5M |
| $500K-$1M | 23 | $15.7M |
| $1M-$5M | 12 | $26.1M |
| $5M-$20M | 4 | $25.0M |
| $20M+ | 1 | $20.9M |
What is La Trobe University's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 64804735113
- Registered Name
- La Trobe University
- Government Contracting Period
- 2011 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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