State Government procurement opportunities are more accessible than ever for small business owners and provide a solid opportunity to diversify your income stream and build long term partnerships.
Whether you’re a regional tradesperson, a professional services provider, or a product manufacturer, Western Australian Buy Local Policy 2022 has the potential to open doors to significant growth through government procurement opportunities. We explain how.
Why should I consider Government procurement?
Government procurement is big business. State government agencies purchase a wide range of goods and services each year.
As part of the WA Buy Local Policy 2022, there is a clear focus by the State Government to procure goods and services from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to encourage economic growth within the state and provides SMEs with opportunities to secure consistent, high value contracts.
As part of the policy, government departments and agencies actively seek to:
- Maximise opportunities for regional businesses.
- Reduce barriers for SMEs by streamlining procurement procedures.
- Support the local economy through regional price preferences and local content requirements.
Tip: If you’re an Aboriginal business owner, the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) also provides increased government procurement opportunities for Aboriginal businesses.
Getting started with government procurement opportunities
You can explore the opportunities available to your business via government procurement by following these steps:
- Check the Common Usage Agreement (CUA) Register: Review the approved register of CUA buyers to identify opportunities relevant to your business.
- Monitor opportunities on Tenders WA: Visit the Tenders WA website to discover expressions of interest (EOI) and requests for tender (RFT) opportunities related to your industry. You can also set up alerts so you are notified of opportunities of interest to you.
- Prepare your business: Ensure your business has the necessary registrations, insurance, and compliance documentation required to provide products and services to government. Highlight your local content and community impact in your submissions.
- If you’re located in regional WA, engage with the Local Content Adviser Network to learn how to how to align your business with the Buy Local Policy and meet government procurement requirements.
- Leverage support services: You can contact us for free business advice and low cost workshops to help you navigate a government procurement processes.
More information
Read these articles for more information to help you take advantage of government procurement opportunities:
