What does MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST do for the Australian Government?
MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST is an Australian Government contractor with 119 contracts worth $23.1M since 2012. Their largest government client is Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and their average contract value is $194K.
Key Metrics
How much does MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $153K |
| 2013 | 7 | $864K |
| 2014 | 7 | $375K |
| 2015 | 2 | $121K |
| 2016 | 6 | $438K |
| 2017 | 7 | $270K |
| 2018 | 13 | $2.0M |
| 2019 | 19 | $3.4M |
| 2020 | 8 | $779K |
| 2021 | 1 | $250K |
| 2022 | 7 | $2.6M |
| 2023 | 13 | $8.9M |
| 2024 | 11 | $1.5M |
| 2025 | 16 | $1.5M |
| 2026 | 2 | $56K |
Who are MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 3 | $7.8M | 34.4% |
| Department of Defence | 42 | $3.2M | 14.2% |
| Tourism Australia | 1 | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Australian Institute of Family Studies | 6 | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2 | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 4 | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 7 | $983K | 4.3% |
| Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | 2 | $762K | 3.4% |
| CSIRO | 1 | $679K | 3.0% |
| Attorney-General's Department | 2 | $500K | 2.2% |
What categories does MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9011-travel-and-lodging-code-9011 | 88 | $11.7M | 50.6% |
| 8014-accounting-and-auditing-and-financial-services | 15 | $9.1M | 39.5% |
| 8013-legal-services | 4 | $890K | 3.8% |
| 4511-audio-and-visual-equipment | 1 | $401K | 1.7% |
| 9014-travel-agents-and-arrangement-services | 1 | $400K | 1.7% |
| 8016-management-support-services | 4 | $387K | 1.7% |
| 9010-hotels-and-lodging | 3 | $99K | 0.4% |
| 8010-management-advisory-services | 1 | $54K | 0.2% |
| 8600-education-and-training-services | 1 | $48K | 0.2% |
| 7710-environmental-management | 1 | $20K | 0.1% |
How does MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 115 | $22.6M | 95.8% |
| selective | 4 | $543K | 3.3% |
| open | 1 | $22K | 0.8% |
Which MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST government contracts are expiring soon?
MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST has 5 contracts worth $788K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Hire for AIFS 2026 Conference | Australian Institute of Family Studies | $382K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $266K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $55K | |
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $48K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Home Affairs | $20K |
What are MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Hire | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | $7.8M | |
| Venue Hire | Tourism Australia | $1.8M | |
| Conference centres | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $1.0M | |
| Venue Hire and Catering for the Health Care Homes Forum | Department of Health and Aged Care | $910K | |
| International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies | CSIRO | $679K |
What are MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Hire | Department of Home Affairs | $20K | |
| ASQA 2026 Sector Workshops Melbourne 21-22 April 2026 | Australian Skills Quality Authority | $37K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $19K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $55K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $55K | |
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $48K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $266K | |
| Venue Hire | Department of Defence | $22K | |
| Phone and video conference equipment and hardware and controllers | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $401K | |
| Conference centres | Department of Home Affairs | $20K |
Is MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST's government business growing or declining?
Declining — contract value decreased 12% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST for government contracts?
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What size contracts does MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 59 | $1.5M |
| $50K-$100K | 21 | $1.4M |
| $100K-$500K | 35 | $8.0M |
| $500K-$1M | 2 | $1.6M |
| $1M-$5M | 2 | $2.9M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $7.8M |
What is MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 17434286169
- Registered Name
- MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION TRUST
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- State Government Entity
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 17434286169 verify ↗
- State
- VIC
- Postcode
- 3006
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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