Getting started as a supplier
We are committed to an open and transparent market process and equal opportunity, irrespective of the size and location of your business.
The first step is to become familiar with the Queensland Government QTenders website. You need to register to respond to tenders. We suggest you set up email alerts for tenders of interest, tailored to your industry and location.
If you are a first time user of the QTender website, we suggest you read:
The second step is to become familiar with the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory website. All awarded Common Use Supply Arrangements (including Standing Offer Arrangements) are published on this website.
The next step is to read our Supplier Guide (PDF 621 kB) which provides details about supplying to us, including information about:
- Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct
- workplace health and safety requirements
- formats for purchase orders
- deliveries
- drivers and vehicles
- pallets and packaging quantities and requirements
- cartons and trade units
- product live management
- reporting and rejection
- invoicing and payments
- chain of responsibility
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- complaints management.