Skip to main content

Have your say. We are continually improving this website. We welcome any feedback.

Workshops for businesses

The Department of Finance is offering free virtual workshops for businesses

To register for a session, click here. For further information, please contact the team on sellingtogov@finance.gov.au

An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop

This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities. It covers:

  • why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
  • what the Australian Government buys and how
  • procurement methods and industry engagement
  • how to start the process to sell
  • responding to an approach to market
  • what to expect if you win a contract
  • what to expect if you don’t win a contract
An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers webinar session times 
11am – 12pm Thursday 12 June 2025
11am – 12pm Tuesday 9 September 2025
11am – 12pm Tuesday 25 November 2025
11am – 12pm Thursday 5 March 2026

Building your best tender response workshop

This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.

What you’ll learn:

  • A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
  • How Australian Government organisations approach the market
  • Best practices for responding to an approach to market
  • Tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them 
Building your best tender response webinar session times
11am – 12pm Tuesday 16 September 2025
11am – 12pm Tuesday 2 December 2025
11am – 12pm Thursday 12 March 2026