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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions, including tailored information for Indigenous businesses, small businesses and supported employment providers.

Information for specific businesses

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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Some questions to consider to give your tender response the best chance of success, including how to demonstrate that your response represents value for money.
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Some questions to consider when seeking feedback on your tender response in debriefing sessions, to help with development of more competitive responses in the future.
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Further information and responses to common queries around minimum requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes.
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Further information around common security requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes and supplying goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information around your obligations as a supplier when you enter into a contract to provide goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information and responses to common queries on using AusTender, the Australian Government’s procurement information system.
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Further information and responses to common queries on panel arrangements and ‘standing offers’, including what they are, and how your business might be appointed to a panel.