From 1 January 2026, the Queensland Government will roll out the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026), reshaping how billions of dollars in public spending are managed. The new policy places stronger emphasis on value for money, local suppliers, sustainability, and ethical supply chains. If you’re a Queensland supplier, SME, or buyer, now is the time to understand what’s changing and how to prepare.
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The Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 sets out how Queensland Government agencies must plan, source and manage procurement. It replaces the Queensland Procurement Policy 2023 and is structured into five parts:
1. Queensland Procurement Approach: vision, five pillars and reporting framework
Key dates
Under this pillar, value is defined as more than just price, with agencies required to consider whole of life costs, the impact on the local economy, supply chain security and the long-term benefits delivered to Queensland communities.
Supplier takeaway: value, reliability, innovation and alignment with government priorities will matter more than price alone.
The policy prioritises Queensland SMEs, family businesses, regional enterprises and local manufacturing.
Key targets include:
Supplier takeaway: Demonstrating local workforce, local content and regional impact will strengthen your tender response.
QPP 2026 aims to reduce red tape and improve supplier experience through:
Supplier takeaway: Expect clearer documentation and better visibility of upcoming tenders.
Agencies are encouraged to adopt outcome-based specifications, pilots and innovation challenges, with exemptions available for successful innovation participants.
Supplier takeaway: Innovative suppliers and tech providers have clearer pathways to engage government early and showcase solutions.
Sustainability and inclusion are now embedded in procurement decisions, with commitments to:
Key targets include:
Supplier takeaway: Strong ESG performance and social impact are now a competitive advantage.
The new Queensland Procurement Rules translate these pillars into day to day practice.
Core principles
All procurement must:
Purposeful public procurement
For significant procurements, agencies must apply evaluation criteria (10–20% weighting) linked to outcomes such as:
Supplier takeaway: You’ll need to quantify and evidence local, social and environmental benefits in your tender responses.
From 2027, the Procurement Assurance Model introduces:
Suppliers who fail to meet requirements may face sanctions, including suspension.
QPP 2026 is supported by a new reporting framework, including:
Supplier takeaway: Government spending will be more transparent and data driven, leading to more predictable procurement pipelines.
Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 marks a move toward more purposeful, data informed and outcome driven procurement across government. Businesses that invest early in governance, sustainability and ethical practices will be best positioned to take advantage of the growing opportunities this policy is designed to unlock.