Whole of Australian Government Procurement

Whole of Australian Government Arrangements are arrangements that are set up for Commonwealth entities to use when procuring certain goods or services. These are either coordinated or cooperative procurements, some of which are mandatory for use, and generally result in overarching contracts or standing offer (panel) arrangements.

Coordinated Procurement Arrangements

Coordinated procurement arrangements are established for commonly used goods or services by the Commonwealth. These arrangements ensure more efficient processes to deliver better prices, service and quality for the Commonwealth. Coordinated procurement arrangements also offer increased transparency, standard terms and conditions and improved contract management that benefits both the government and suppliers.

Where established, coordinated procurement arrangements are mandatory for non-corporate Commonwealth entities, as defined in section 8 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).

Whether other entities can opt-in is dependent on each specific arrangement.

A list of mandatory coordinated arrangements is below, including detail on where each arrangement may be applicable to other entities.

NCE = non-corporate Commonwealth entity; CCE = corporate Commonwealth entity; GBE = Government Business Enterprise.

Please note: this page’s content is targeted towards Commonwealth entities. Suppliers are encouraged to visit this page for information on how to join an existing arrangement.

Arrangements managed by the Department of Finance

Good or Service	SON ID	Overview
Accommodation	SON3453059	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and GBEs Whole-of-Australian-Government Travel Services
Air Services	SON3337469
Car Rental Services	SON3527487
Travel and Related Card Services	SON3637640
Travel Management Services	SON2768152
Campaign Evaluation Market Research Services	SON3896690	Mandated for NCEs with the exception of the Australian Electoral Commission Opt in for GBEs Campaign Evaluation
Government Advertising	SON3502507	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs, GBEs Commonwealth companies, ACT and NT Governments and authorised organisations (refer to Central Advertising System) Whole-of-Australian Government Advertising Arrangement
Government Advertising	SON3754402	For the provision of Whole of Government Campaign Advertising Services
Management Advisory Services	SON3751667	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs, CCs and GBEs Management Advisory Services
Motor Vehicle Leasing and Fleet Management	SON1142512	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and GBEs Vehicle Leasing and Fleet Management
People Panel	SON3897769	Finance is establishing a new coordinated procurement arrangement for Recruitment and Search Services, Labour Hire Services and Contractor Services. See People Panel for further information.
Property Services Coordinated Procurement	SON3460620	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs For entities: Property Services Coordinated Procurement For suppliers: Property Services Coordinated Procurement
Stationery and Office Supplies	SON3441473	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and GBEs The Stationery and Office Supplies (SOS II) Panel

Arrangement managed by the Attorney General's Department

Good or Service	SON ID	Overview
Legal Services	SON3622041	Further information on purchasing legal services can be found on the Attorney-General’s Department’s website

Arrangements managed by the Digital Transformation Agency

Good or Service	SON ID	Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Arrangement	SON3588479	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory government entities Amazon Web Services Arrangement
Concur Products and Services	SON3482463	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities SAP and Concur Arrangements
Data Centre Facilities Supplies Panel	SON2402841	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs Data Centre Facilities Supplies Panel
IBM Arrangement	SON3520963	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities IBM Arrangement. Buying IBM products and services
Hardware Marketplace Panel	SON3541738	Mandated for NCEs when buying desktop PCs, mobile PCs, virtual desktop devices and monitors Opt in for CCEs, State and Territory entities, other Australian Government bodies and corporations controlled by Australian government (including State or Territory) Hardware Marketplace Panel
Microsoft Volume Sourcing (VSA) Arrangement 4	SON3615953	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs - excluding GBEs. Microsoft Volume Sourcing Arrangement 4
Major Office Machines	SON3390763	Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and GBEs Major Office Machines Arrangement II (MOMS II)
Oracle Products and Services	SON3726074	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities. Oracle Arrangement
Rimini Street Arrangement	SON3660909	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs, State, Territory and Local Government agencies, and public higher education institutions established by legislation Rimini Street Arrangement
SAP Products and Services	SON3464296	Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities SAP Arrangements
Telecommunication Marketplace Panel	SON3713272	Mandated for NCEs when buying data carriage, internet carriage and enterprise mobility. Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory government entities Telecommunications Marketplace

Establishing a coordinated procurement arrangement

There are a number of steps to follow when considering establishing a new coordinated procurement arrangement, including seeking government authority and agreement. If your entity is considering establishing a coordinated procurement arrangement, contact the Department of Finance at procurementagencyadvice@finance.gov.au.

Contact for information on this page: Procurement Agency Advice