The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will join us to delve into their procurement process. In 2024-25, NGOs accounted for only 9% of all DFAT procurement tenders, down from 13% in 2023-24. More importantly, none of these bids were won by NGOs in either of these years.

NGOs are typically 10% of attendees at procurement-related events and industry briefings, and participation could be higher. Knowledge gaps are among the factors that limit NGO participation in DFAT procurement tenders.

To address the gaps that limit NGO participation in DFAT procurement, this session will provide an overview of DFAT's policy environment, and information on where to find relevant policy information and business opportunities. It will also cover DFAT's Risk Management Policy, and provide an overview of the DFAT procurement process, the format of DFAT procurement documents, and Do's and Don'ts when compiling a response to an approach to market.