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 | SON4094781 | 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 |
| 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 SON3965020 | 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 For entities: For suppliers: |
| Stationery and Office Supplies | SON4075384 | Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and GBEs The Stationery and Office Supplies 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 | SON4124095 | Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory government entities BuyICT |
| Data Centre Panel 3 | SON3945937 | Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs Data Centre Panel 3 |
| IBM Arrangement 2.0 | SON3933978 | Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities IBM Arrangement. BuyICT |
| Hardware Marketplace Panel | SON3541738 | Mandated for NCEs when buying desktop PCs, mobile PCs, virtual desktop devices, monitors, printers, scanners and multifunction devices. 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 |
| Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products and service solutions (Available through Software Marketplace Panel) | SON3490955 | Mandatory for NCEs when purchasing ERP products Opt in for CCEs BuyICT |
| Microsoft Volume Sourcing Arrangement | SON3615953 | Mandated for NCEs Opt in for CCEs - excluding GBEs. BuyICT |
| Oracle Products and Services | SON3726074 | Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities. BuyICT |
| 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 BuyICT |
| SAP Products and Services | SON4059115 | Mandatory for NCEs Opt in for CCEs and State and Territory governments entities BuyICT |
| 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
