Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 27,952 contracts worth $53.05B in the Politics and Civic Affairs Services procurement category (UNSPSC segment 93), spanning 21 years (2006–2026). This spending covers 9,856 distinct suppliers and 152 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the most-awarded supplier is SERCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED. Year-over-year spending has increased by 288%. There are currently 2,788 contracts worth $2.57B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Politics & Civic Affairs over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Politics & Civic Affairs by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 2 | $3.02B | 5.7% |
| 2 | MAX Solutions Pty Ltd | 5 | $1.82B | 3.4% |
| 3 | AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY | 20 | $1.65B | 3.1% |
| 4 | Serendipity (WA) Pty Ltd | 10 | $1.31B | 2.5% |
| 5 | Job Futures Ltd | 7 | $996.8M | 1.9% |
| 6 | Sureway Employment and Training Pty Ltd | 9 | $854.4M | 1.6% |
| 7 | Telstra Corporation Limited | 4 | $829.0M | 1.6% |
| 8 | Atwork Australia Pty Ltd | 3 | $818.9M | 1.5% |
| 9 | SERENDIPITY (WA) PTY LTD | 2 | $748.4M | 1.4% |
| 10 | Wise Employment Ltd | 5 | $745.6M | 1.4% |
| 11 | DT GLOBAL ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD | 5 | $709.8M | 1.3% |
| 12 | Tursa Employment & Training Limited | 6 | $643.0M | 1.2% |
| 13 | Sarina Russo Job Access (Australia) Pty Ltd | 4 | $614.9M | 1.2% |
| 14 | Workskil Australia Ltd. | 2 | $586.4M | 1.1% |
| 15 | The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust | 1 | $536.3M | 1.0% |
| 16 | DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS | 6 | $493.2M | 0.9% |
| 17 | Enterprise & Training Company Limited | 8 | $486.2M | 0.9% |
| 18 | KONEKT Employment Pty Ltd | 2 | $470.7M | 0.9% |
| 19 | SYC Limited | 6 | $426.6M | 0.8% |
| 20 | AtWork Australia Pty Ltd | 2 | $397.0M | 0.7% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Politics & Civic Affairs.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 1,878 | $17.35B |
| 2 | Department of Social Services | 520 | $11.75B |
| 3 | Department of Home Affairs | 517 | $7.79B |
| 4 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 691 | $3.18B |
| 5 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 1,213 | $2.24B |
| 6 | Department of Education | 981 | $1.27B |
| 7 | Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations | 990 | $1.06B |
| 8 | Australian Taxation Office | 269 | $1.06B |
| 9 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 111 | $1.05B |
| 10 | Department of Defence | 1,684 | $1.01B |
Expiring Contracts (2,788 in next 12 months)
2,788 contracts worth $2.57B in Politics & Civic Affairs expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Politics & Civic Affairs segment.
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