Know who’s buying, what they pay, and hand in a bid that reads like you’ve won before.
Most Australian SMBs lose government tenders before they start: they chase the wrong buyers, miss a mandatory clause, or submit a response that reads like a first attempt. This kit is the data and the documents we wish every first-time bidder had — packaged from TenderScout’s own AusTender corpus and the templates we use ourselves.
Numbers from the report
Source: AusTender OCDS via TenderScout, extracted 15 Aug 2026.
What’s in the box
Federal Buyer Intelligence Report FY2025-26 (PDF + Excel)
Which Commonwealth agencies actually award contracts, how much, to whom, and by what method — built from 55,948 AusTender contract notices. Buyer league table, SME-friendly buyers ranked by contracts under A$80k and A$200k, top 200 suppliers, category leaderboard by UNSPSC segment, and the monthly award timeline so you know when to be ready.
15 bid-response templates (Word)
Executive summary, capability statement, company overview, past performance (STAR), methodology, key personnel, risk plan, pricing cover note, referees, cover letter, clarification log, bid/no-bid scorecard, SWOT, final review checklist and post-tender debrief request. Written for Australian government evaluators — Commonwealth Procurement Rules, value for money, IPP, Modern Slavery.
Compliance matrix (Excel) + 40-clause landmine checklist (Word)
The matrix tracks every mandatory, weighted and post-award requirement with owner, status and evidence. The checklist covers the clauses that quietly hurt SMBs — liquidated damages, uncapped liability, IP assignment, insurance thresholds, termination for convenience, step-in, audit rights, payment terms — with what to ask or price in for each.
30 days of TenderScout Pro
Semantic tender matching across AusTender, VendorPanel and the state portals, AI requirements extraction, and the Writer + Auditor draft loop. Reply to your receipt and we switch it on.
Who it’s for
Australian SMBs bidding for Commonwealth or state work for the first few times; consultants and bid writers who want a clean, current starting set; and anyone who has lost a tender on a technicality and would rather not do it twice. If you already run a mature bid team with your own library, you probably don’t need this.
Questions
Where does the buyer data come from?
Published contract notices on AusTender (OCDS), extracted on 15 Aug 2026. Figures reflect what agencies publish, including amendments. Every table states its method and caveats.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, files are yours. The 30-day Pro pass simply ends after 30 days unless you choose to subscribe.
What if it is not useful to me?
Email support@tenderscout.au within 7 days and we refund you in full. No form, no questions.
Can I share it with my team?
Yes — one licence covers your organisation. Please do not resell or republish the files.
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