What does University of the Sunshine Coast do for the Australian Government?
University of the Sunshine Coast is an Australian Government contractor with 112 contracts worth $69.8M since 2013. Their largest government client is Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and their average contract value is $623K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
112Total Contracts
$69.8MTotal Value
15Agencies Served
$623KAvg Contract
14Years Active
8Expiring (12mo)
How much does University of the Sunshine Coast win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $55K |
| 2014 | 6 | $3.6M |
| 2015 | 12 | $8.1M |
| 2016 | 10 | $7.6M |
| 2017 | 12 | $6.2M |
| 2018 | 15 | $13.9M |
| 2019 | 4 | $112K |
| 2020 | 3 | $406K |
| 2021 | 8 | $5.7M |
| 2022 | 11 | $4.8M |
| 2023 | 13 | $3.8M |
| 2024 | 7 | $8.0M |
| 2025 | 8 | $6.7M |
| 2026 | 2 | $747K |
Who are University of the Sunshine Coast's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 64 | $63.8M | 91.4% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 1 | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| Department of Defence | 15 | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Australian Research Council | 17 | $837K | 1.2% |
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 2 | $412K | 0.6% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 1 | $128K | 0.2% |
| Australian Institute of Criminology | 2 | $120K | 0.2% |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs | 1 | $108K | 0.2% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 3 | $106K | 0.2% |
| Australian Federal Police | 1 | $44K | 0.1% |
How does University of the Sunshine Coast win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 102 | $59.9M | 91.1% |
| open | 10 | $9.8M | 8.9% |
Which University of the Sunshine Coast government contracts are expiring soon?
University of the Sunshine Coast has 8 contracts worth $5.1M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project - Promoting smallholder teak and sandalwood plantations in Papu | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.2M | |
| Research Project - Building an effective forest health and biosecurity network i | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $1.9M | |
| Continued momentum towards a cultured mabé pearl and pearl-based livelihoods sec | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $300K | |
| Potential for Tropical Abalone Aquaculture in Vietnam | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $281K | |
| Using arachnid venom peptides for snail biocontrol | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $275K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE 2024-2026 | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K |
What are University of the Sunshine Coast's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery of an academic support program to universities in the Pacific Region | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.8M | |
| Research Project: Enhancing private sector-led development of the canarium indus | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.6M | |
| Oyster and seaweed mariculture in Fiji and northern Australia | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.1M | |
| Research Project - Towards more profitable and sustainable mabé pearl and shell- | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.0M | |
| Research Project: Pacific Agribusiness Research in Development Initiative Phase | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.9M |
What are University of the Sunshine Coast's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using arachnid venom peptides for snail biocontrol | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $275K | |
| Research Services | Department of Defence | $473K | |
| 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 | |
| Research and Development | Department of Defence | $696K | |
| Potential for Tropical Abalone Aquaculture in Vietnam | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $281K | |
| Oyster and seaweed mariculture in Fiji and northern Australia | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.1M | |
| Delivery of the Aged Care Transition to Practice Program | Department of Health and Aged Care | $2.2M | |
| Continued momentum towards a cultured mabé pearl and pearl-based livelihoods sec | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $300K |
Is University of the Sunshine Coast's government business growing or declining?
↓ 83.9%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 84% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
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What size contracts does University of the Sunshine Coast typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 32 | $789K |
| $50K-$100K | 30 | $1.9M |
| $100K-$500K | 19 | $4.3M |
| $500K-$1M | 4 | $2.6M |
| $1M-$5M | 27 | $60.2M |
What is University of the Sunshine Coast's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 28441859157
- Registered Name
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
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