Procurement policy

The new Queensland Government Procurement Strategy and Procurement Policy has opened the door for local suppliers to access Queensland Health’s procurement and supply business. This new approach will give local suppliers greater access to opportunities created through government investment in their region. Queensland Health (as with other Queensland Government agencies) will also be allowed to purchase outside of whole-of-government supply arrangements in regional and remote locations to deliver improved local investment and better social outcomes.

By prioritising the use of truly local suppliers, our procurement spend supports regional businesses, creates and supports quality local jobs that create genuine connections to the community, and helps to reduce long-term unemployment.

Zone 1: 125km - We will prioritise suppliers that maintain a workforce whose usual place of residency is located within a 125km radius of where the goods or services are to be supplied.

Zone 2: Local region - If a suitable local supplier does not exist within 125km, consideration will be given to suppliers within zone 2 local region.

Zone 3: Queensland - If a suitable supplier does not exist within the local region, consideration will be extended to suppliers within Queensland.

Zone 4: Australia - If a suitable supplier does not exist within Queensland, consideration will be extended to suppliers within Australia.