Question 1

How do I find it & digital services tenders in Federal Government?

Accepted Answer

Federal Government government it & digital services tenders are published through AusTender and related agencies. Australia Tender Alerts monitors every Federal government source — plus federal and council publications relevant to Federal Government suppliers — and uses AI to score each tender against your business profile, so you only get notified about it & digital services opportunities you can actually win.

Question 2

How do I find IT and digital government tenders in Australia?

Accepted Answer

IT tenders are published across AusTender (federal), state procurement portals like NSW ICT and VIC Buying for Victoria, specialist panels such as the Digital Marketplace, and private-sector platforms. Australia Tender Alerts monitors all of these government and industry sources and uses AI to match tenders to your specific IT capabilities — whether that's cybersecurity, cloud, software development, or managed services.

Question 3

Which states have the most IT tenders?

Accepted Answer

The ACT (federal government agencies), New South Wales, and Victoria publish the highest volume of IT and digital services tenders. Canberra is the epicentre of federal ICT procurement, while NSW and VIC state governments run large digital transformation programs. Federal IT spending alone exceeds $10 billion annually.

Question 4

How large are typical government IT contracts in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Government IT contracts range widely — from small engagements under $80,000 (often direct sourced) to multi-year managed services agreements worth hundreds of millions. Mid-range contracts between $200,000 and $2 million are the most common for SMEs. Many large contracts are structured as panels with multiple suppliers, making them accessible to smaller providers who can bid for individual work orders.

Question 5

What certifications do IT companies need for government tenders?

Accepted Answer

ISO 27001 (information security management) is the most commonly required certification and is effectively mandatory for federal IT contracts. For cloud services, listing on the Australian Cyber Security Centre's Certified Cloud Services List or completing an IRAP assessment is frequently required. Depending on the work, ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 20000 (IT service management), and vendor-specific certifications (AWS, Azure, Cisco) may be expected. Staff certifications in project management (PRINCE2, PMP), Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum), and ITIL are regularly assessed in evaluation criteria. For contracts involving classified data, personnel security clearances and DISP membership are required.

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