What does The University of Newcastle do for the Australian Government?
The University of Newcastle is an Australian Government contractor with 165 contracts worth $82.6M since 2012. Their largest government client is Department of Health and Aged Care, and their average contract value is $501K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
165Total Contracts
$82.6MTotal Value
20Agencies Served
$501KAvg Contract
14Years Active
14Expiring (12mo)
How much does The University of Newcastle win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | $6.7M |
| 2013 | 7 | $3.5M |
| 2014 | 10 | $516K |
| 2015 | 17 | $1.6M |
| 2016 | 9 | $7.1M |
| 2017 | 7 | $3.7M |
| 2018 | 24 | $7.3M |
| 2019 | 8 | $4.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | $7.8M |
| 2021 | 16 | $17.2M |
| 2022 | 11 | $2.4M |
| 2023 | 22 | $12.7M |
| 2024 | 14 | $6.6M |
| 2025 | 7 | $574K |
Who are The University of Newcastle's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 26 | $40.3M | 48.7% |
| Department of Defence | 42 | $14.7M | 17.8% |
| Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 1 | $10.8M | 13.1% |
| NSW Department of Communities and Justice | 2 | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| HealthShare NSW | 9 | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| CSIRO | 2 | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Australian Research Council | 49 | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 10 | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Department of Education – Corporate | 1 | $695K | 0.8% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 1 | $549K | 0.7% |
What categories does The University of Newcastle supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and social services | 1 | $3.7M | 43.5% |
| Healthcare services | 5 | $2.1M | 24.3% |
| Educational services | 1 | $996K | 11.7% |
| Healthcare Services | 4 | $856K | 10.1% |
| Teaching and learning | 1 | $695K | 8.2% |
| Research, testing and modelling | 1 | $200K | 2.3% |
| Other | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
How does The University of Newcastle win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 35 | $38.4M | 23.2% |
| limited | 115 | $35.7M | 76.2% |
| selective | 1 | $10K | 0.7% |
Which The University of Newcastle government contracts are expiring soon?
The University of Newcastle has 14 contracts worth $4.4M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sample Storage Facilitiy | CSIRO | $1.7M | |
| Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy Provision of Training Services | NSW Department of Communities and Justice | $996K | |
| Standing Order - Not Applicable | HealthShare NSW | $314K | |
| HDR scholarships for a digitally delivered program targeting the Frist 2000 Day | HealthShare NSW | $296K | |
| Drug and Alcohol Clinical and Translational Research Projects Grant | HealthShare NSW | $275K | |
| HNE46762274 | HealthShare NSW | $261K | |
| University of Newcastle 130 University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 Lease and ren | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $104K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS | Australian Research Council | $75K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| AOSS 20-23 Intake - Newcastle (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $58K | |
| The University of Newcastle - AOSS (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $56K |
What are The University of Newcastle's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Of Pharmaceutical Benefits | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $10.8M | |
| Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health | Department of Health and Aged Care | $8.5M | |
| Provision of External Evaluations for Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee | Department of Health and Aged Care | $6.6M | |
| Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee Submissions | Department of Health and Aged Care | $5.7M | |
| Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health 20 20-21 to 2022-23 | Department of Health and Aged Care | $4.5M |
What are The University of Newcastle's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| University of Newcastle 130 University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308 Lease and ren | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $104K | |
| Writing a single research paper which will address contemporary definitions of c | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $28K | |
| Environmental Trust research grant: Securing the threatened southern greater gli | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. | $200K | |
| The University of Newcastle - AOSS (Samoa) | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | $56K | |
| Truth Telling research | Department of Education – Corporate | $695K | |
| 2025-2027 ARC COLLEGE | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| 2025-2027 ARC COLLEGE | Australian Research Council | $62K |
Is The University of Newcastle's government business growing or declining?
↓ 80.1%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 80% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with The University of Newcastle for government contracts?
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What size contracts does The University of Newcastle typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10K | 1 | $0 |
| $10K-$50K | 73 | $1.9M |
| $50K-$100K | 40 | $2.9M |
| $100K-$500K | 27 | $7.0M |
| $500K-$1M | 7 | $5.3M |
| $1M-$5M | 13 | $33.8M |
| $5M-$20M | 4 | $31.7M |
What is The University of Newcastle's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 15736576735
- Registered Name
- The University of Newcastle
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2025
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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