Supply general goods and services to Queensland Government

Content is being reviewed to align with the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026.

The Queensland Government provides opportunities for industry to collaborate and suppliers to supply general goods and/or services (GGS) to government.

The GGS group includes general, tangible and consumable products (goods) and services.

GGS is only 1 of 6 procurement categories that the Queensland Government has established.

Read more about supplying other types of goods and services.

Find GGS opportunities

Register as a new supplier

The first step to being considered as a preferred supplier of general goods and services is to register at Supplier Portal as a supplier.

Follow the instructions to register and you'll be kept updated on opportunities relevant to your business.

Other resources and tools

Use these tools for finding GGS-related opportunities:

GGS procurement groups

Each procurement group includes common-use supply arrangements (also known as standing offer arrangements; a register of pre-qualified 'suppliers' panel; or preferred supplier panels) which aims to streamline Government's procurement processes and achieve value for money for Queenslanders.

When government buyers are looking for a supplier for particular goods and/or services from one of these procurement groups, they can access the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory to search for existing whole-of-government common-use supply arrangements to find preferred suppliers.

If a suitable whole-of-government common-use supply arrangement isn't available, the government buyer should refer to their departmental procurement policies. Government buyers requiring support to find a GGS common-use supply arrangement should email GGS.OED@epw.qld.gov.au.

GGS procurement sub-categories

The GGS category is made up of the following 12 procurement sub-categories:

  • Business equipment services

    • Office supplies
    • Queensland Government furniture.

    Contingent workforce

    • Temporary and contracted workers
    • Resource manager service

    Employee services

    • Salary packaging administration services
    • Novated leasing services
    • Workplace health and wellbeing services

    Fleet

    • Motor vehicles – passenger and light commercial segments
    • Vehicle remarketing and disposal services
    • Fuel – card and bulk
    • Tyres and associated services
    • Driver training
    • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
    • Telematics

    Grocery, dairy and beverage

    Language services

    • Provision of language services (interpreting and translation)

    Logistics

    • Logistics – freight
    • Record storage, retrieval and destruction
    • Courier and freight services

    Marketing

    • Creative advertising solutions
    • Market and social research services
    • Media monitoring and analysis services
    • Secure print

    Professional services

    • Finance and Economics
    • Accounting
    • Quality Assurance and Risk
    • Human Resources
    • Organisational Development and Governance
    • Government Policy and Programs
    • Environment and Sustainability
    • Communication and Engagement
    • Projects and Program
    • Procurement and Probity

    Travel

    • Domestic and international air travel – Qantas Airways
    • Domestic and international air travel – Virgin Australia
    • International air travel – Cathay Pacific Airways
    • International air travel – Singapore Airlines
    • International air travel – United Airlines
    • International air travel – Qatar Airlines
    • Domestic air travel – Regional Express
    • Short term rental of motor vehicles
    • Aerial Services Brokerage
    • International travel insurance and Assistance
    • Travel management company services
    • Accommodation brokerage services
    • Online booking tool

    Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    • Corporate wear – uniforms
    • Personal protective wear (PPW) – body
    • Protective and safety equipment (PPE) – clinical and non-clinical
    • Protective and safety equipment (PPE) – workplace
    • Casual/field – operational wear
    • Industrial/high visibility/trade wear

    Utilities

    • Supply of electricity for large market sites in the State of Queensland
    • Supply of natural gas for large market sites in the State of Queensland
    • Retail electricity for small market sites
    • Metering and data services (electricity, gas, water)

To find out more, search the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory.

Common-use supply arrangements

Common-use supply arrangements include, but are not limited to, standing offer arrangements; a register of pre-qualified suppliers panel or preferred supplier panel.

Arrangements:

  • are set up for government buyers to use when procuring general goods and services (GGS)
  • deliver better prices, service, and quality for the Queensland Government
  • are created using consistent terms and conditions, under which a supplier agrees to provide goods and/or services for a specified period (sometimes referred to as a 'header agreement')
  • help streamline procurement processes and are typically established for whole-of-government use (meaning that a range of government departments and other eligible entities may buy from the arrangement)
  • are sometimes referred to as a 'panel', where multiple suppliers are appointed
  • agencies are responsible for disclosing relevant contracts established under common-use supply arrangements on the Open Data Portal.

Current arrangements

Use the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory to find information about current arrangements.

Read more about finding GGS opportunities, supplying to Queensland Government and resources for suppliers to Queensland Government.

Arrangement stakeholders

The principal

The principal is the department that issues a tender. Typically, the principal will allocate an arrangement manager/team who:

  • is responsible for day-to-day management of the arrangement, including complaint management
  • is responsible for developing and maintaining resources to help buyers using the arrangement
  • provide advice about the arrangement's terms and conditions for suppliers and buyers
  • monitors supplier performance against agreed measures, such as key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • monitors supplier compliance with relevant laws and any relevant Queensland Government policies, including but not limited to the Supplier Code of Conduct, Ethical Supplier Mandate and Ethical Supplier Threshold
  • may facilitate networking opportunities between buyers and suppliers, such as 'meet and greets' and other events.

Government buyers

Buyers that have access to arrangements:

  • can access the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory to identify suitable arrangements. The directory provides information about an arrangement, supplier information, pricing and how to buy – such as the quoting process
    and how to place an order via an order form or contract
  • are responsible for creating and issuing order forms/contracts with suppliers
  • manage the relationship and deliverables with suppliers as detailed in the order forms/contracts.

Suppliers

Suppliers appointed to an arrangement have greater visibility to government buyers, as the use of arrangements must be prioritised in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP).

While the principal may undertake activities to market the arrangement to buyers, suppliers should also promote their goods and/or services, as set out in the relevant agreement.

Suppliers are encouraged to sign up for Queensland Government Procurement supplier updates to stay informed.

Suppliers are responsible for:

  • ensuring goods and/or services are delivered as detailed in the arrangement agreement and order form/contract
  • ensuring information listed in the arrangement, such as contact information, is up to date
  • providing reporting information to the Principal and buyer (as set out in the agreement and contract), which may be used to support on-going management of the arrangement.