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Topic 2: Queensland Procurement Policy

Queensland Procurement Policy

The Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) applies to government agencies, not contractors, however it’s important to be familiar with it. When we align our bid strategies with the QPP, we show that we share government values, make our proposals stronger, and improve our chances of winning projects that are funded by the Queensland Government.

The Queensland Government’s broader procurement activities are guided by the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026, which is built on five strategic pillars.

  • Procurement decisions consider more than just price
  • They look at broader benefits such as economic, ethical, social, and environmental
  • Diverse suppliers and local businesses are prioritised
  • Procurement target to source at least 30% of procurement by value from Queensland SMEs

  • Support for local jobs and communities
  • Procurement from local, regional and family businesses

  • Reducing red tape and administrative burden
  • Simplifying access to procurement opportunities
  • Opening doors for a wider range of suppliers

  • Encouraging innovation involves fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation
  • Flexible contract structures
  • Leveraging data and insights

  •  Driving the development of for-purpose organisations such as Indigenous businesses and social enterprises
  • Using purchasing power to generate social value
  • Supporting waste reduction and recycling and incentivising sustainable supply chains

Key procurement rules

  • Diverse supplier exemption thresholds ($500K goods/services, $8.5M construction). Agencies can seek an exemption from gaining multiple quotes if a diverse business can complete the contract
  • Mandatory invite to at least one local suppliers in routine procurement
  • Mandatory inclusion of 10 – 20% weighting criteria and 2-4 outcomes
  • Ethical supply compliance with the QLD Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Procurement Assurance Model designed to uplift supplier capability through accreditation and incentives

Show your capability

Tender

During the tender stage we need to demonstrate that our values align with the QPP and showcase our capability and track record to secure the job.

1. Promote our previous performance relating to the five strategic pillars.

  • Submit the Past Performance Template with the tender submission

2. Provide a written statement of how we can contribute to the five strategic pillars on this project:

  • Complete the Social Procurement Commitments Template with project‑specific opportunities
  • The Social Procurement Commitments Template and the Social Procurement Planning Guide have prompts to help identify risks and opportunities
  • Submit the completed Social Procurement Commitments Template with the tender submission
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