What does Southern Cross University do for the Australian Government?
Southern Cross University is an Australian Government contractor with 58 contracts worth $31.9M since 2013. Their largest government client is Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and their average contract value is $551K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
58Total Contracts
$31.9MTotal Value
13Agencies Served
$551KAvg Contract
14Years Active
5Expiring (12mo)
How much does Southern Cross University win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | $2.8M |
| 2014 | 6 | $327K |
| 2015 | 6 | $1.5M |
| 2016 | 2 | $37K |
| 2017 | 2 | $756K |
| 2018 | 9 | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 2 | $3.4M |
| 2020 | 1 | $255K |
| 2021 | 6 | $3.2M |
| 2022 | 4 | $6.6M |
| 2023 | 7 | $2.4M |
| 2024 | 3 | $584K |
| 2025 | 4 | $8.5M |
| 2026 | 1 | $500K |
Who are Southern Cross University's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 22 | $15.1M | 47.3% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 3 | $6.6M | 20.6% |
| CSIRO | 1 | $5.0M | 15.7% |
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 2 | $3.3M | 10.3% |
| Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | 2 | $480K | 1.5% |
| Australian Research Council | 12 | $467K | 1.5% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. | 1 | $437K | 1.4% |
| Department of Defence | 8 | $292K | 0.9% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 3 | $125K | 0.4% |
| Clean Energy Regulator | 1 | $63K | 0.2% |
What categories does Southern Cross University supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9313-community-and-social-services | 35 | $19.2M | 60.1% |
| 8111-computer-programming-and-it-services | 2 | $3.3M | 10.5% |
| 7014-forestry-services | 2 | $3.3M | 10.3% |
| 7013-farming-and-forestry-services-code-7013 | 1 | $3.3M | 10.2% |
| 7015-farming-and-forestry-services-code-7015 | 1 | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| 7711-environmental-protection | 1 | $440K | 1.4% |
| 9990-miscellaneous-and-unclassified | 1 | $437K | 1.4% |
| 8010-management-advisory-services | 5 | $258K | 0.8% |
| 8600-education-and-training-services | 7 | $241K | 0.8% |
| 8211-writing-and-translation-services | 2 | $67K | 0.2% |
How does Southern Cross University win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 51 | $18.7M | 89.5% |
| open | 6 | $12.8M | 10.5% |
Which Southern Cross University government contracts are expiring soon?
Southern Cross University has 5 contracts worth $3.5M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project: Regional coral restoration networks and appropriate technologi | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.9M | |
| South Est Asia Coral Lava Restorian Network | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $600K | |
| Assessing groundwater – surface water connectivity in Weir 32 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. | $437K | |
| 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 Southern Cross University's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Analysis of National Soil Samples | CSIRO | $5.0M | |
| Historical Soil Data Capture - Data Broker - Tranche 1 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $3.3M | |
| Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $3.3M | |
| Research Project: Increasing the productivity and profitability of smallholder b | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.1M | |
| Research Project: Regional coral restoration networks and appropriate technologi | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.9M |
What are Southern Cross University's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancing beekeeping and pollination industry research and partnerships in Moroc | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $500K | |
| DNA and RNA-based targets for quantifying N-fixation in soil | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $1.2M | |
| South Est Asia Coral Lava Restorian Network | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $600K | |
| Laboratory Analysis of National Soil Samples | CSIRO | $5.0M | |
| Evaluating an alternative approach to sector development in Pacific Island Count | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $1.7M | |
| Developing project log frames for Evaluating an alternative approach to sector d | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $79K | |
| Assessing groundwater – surface water connectivity in Weir 32 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. | $437K | |
| AOSS 20.23 Intake - Southern Cross University (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $68K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K |
Is Southern Cross University's government business growing or declining?
↓ 68.2%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 68% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Southern Cross University for government contracts?
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|---|---|---|
| EDS Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $262.9M |
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| Accenture Australia Pty Ltd | 6 | $107.8M |
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| University of Queensland | 106 | $84.0M |
| University of Western Australia | 31 | $66.8M |
| Datacom Systems (NSW) Pty Ltd | 2 | $64.9M |
| DELL Australia Pty Ltd | 9 | $62.7M |
| UNISYS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $58.1M |
| University of Sunshine Coast | 56 | $57.3M |
What size contracts does Southern Cross University typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 24 | $678K |
| $50K-$100K | 12 | $765K |
| $100K-$500K | 8 | $2.3M |
| $500K-$1M | 3 | $1.6M |
| $1M-$5M | 10 | $21.6M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $5.0M |
What is Southern Cross University's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 41995651524
- Registered Name
- Southern Cross University
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
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Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Other Incorporated Entity
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ABN
- 41995651524 verify ↗
- State
- NSW
- Postcode
- 2480
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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