What is the IPP, and why is it important?

Did you know that government departments are required to set aside 3% of their spend on all contracts worth $7.5million or more for Indigenous businesses?

This target has been set under the federal Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), which aims to grow the Indigenous business sector all around Australia. Similarly, the WA state government requires 3% of all government contracts to registered Aboriginal businesses. The targets apply to all contracts for goods, services, community services and works.

The IPP also allows government departments to make a direct approach to Indigenous businesses for services under certain circumstances, bypassing the public tender process.

To be eligible to deliver services under the IPP, you need to be registered and/or certified with Supply Nation. You can read more about this here.  

The infographic below provides more information about the IPP.

If you would like to know more about how to access opportunities under the IPP, and how to take your tenders to the next level, our Business Advisors can help. Call us on 9721 7057, or make a booking here for one of our team to work with you one-on-one, or deliver a workshop within your business.

This is a free service funded by the Department of Finance.