Government procurement explained

The Queensland Government's procurement approach enables Queensland businesses of all sizes to supply goods and services to the Queensland Government.

Becoming a supplier to Queensland Government can provide opportunities to expand your customer base, build capability, strengthen your track record and create pathways to future growth.

Government purchasing is known as procurement. Through the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026, agencies are encouraged to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and consider opportunities for participation throughout supply chains.

What does this mean for your business?

The Queensland Government is committed to increasing engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

This creates opportunities for your business to:

• Grow its customer base through government and supply chain opportunities
• Showcase capability to buyers and major contractors
• Build experience and strengthen business credentials
• Develop new partnerships and industry relationships
• Create jobs and contribute to the community
• Position for future growth

How does government procurement work?

Government agencies purchase goods and services through a range of procurement processes depending on the value and complexity of the purchase. These may include:

• Direct purchasing for low-value goods and services.
• Request for quote (RFQs).
• Open tenders and other competitive procurement processes.
• Standing offer arrangements and supplier panels

Businesses can identify opportunities by monitoring procurement platforms, registering as suppliers and responding to requests from government buyers.

How can you get involved?

Taking a few practical steps can help raise the profile of your business and improve your readiness for future opportunities with government and industry partners. To improve your visibility and access procurement opportunities, consider:

• Registering your business on recognised business directories, such as Supply Nation, the Queensland Indigenous Business Network's Indigenous Business Gateway, or the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
• Creating a capability statement that outlines your products, services and experience. For some businesses, these can be useful to win new customers, respond to tenders or pitch your business. Workshops are available on writing effective capability statements.
• Registering and creating a free profile on the Queensland Government Supplier Portal.
• Monitoring QTenders (Queensland Government public tenders), eTender (for construction and demolition, fit-out and maintenance projects) and the Forward Procurement Pipeline for upcoming opportunities.
• Monitoring the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory, an online service that provides information on procurement arrangements across the Queensland Government.
• Participating in supplier briefings, networking events and capability-building program.

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