For Government Buyers

Simplify IPP Compliance with Enterprise Print Solutions

As an IPP-registered, Supply Nation certified Indigenous business, we make it easy for government buyers to meet procurement targets while getting enterprise-grade HP printers and MFDs.

$80,000 - $200,000

Mandatory Set Aside

Must consider Indigenous suppliers first

Any Value

Exemption 16

Direct procurement with Indigenous SMEs

$7.5 million+

MMR Threshold

4% Indigenous participation required

How to Work With Us

Your Procurement Pathways

Multiple options for compliant Indigenous procurement, depending on your contract value.

Mandatory Set Aside

$80,000 - $200,000

You must give us the first opportunity to demonstrate value for money before approaching the open market.

Process: Search Supply Nation → Get Quote → Award if VFM met

Exemption 16

Any value (SME)

You can purchase directly from us without a tender process. Simple quote demonstrates value for money.

Process: Direct approach → Quote → Award

MMR Compliance

$7.5M+ contracts

If you're a Tier 1 contractor, using us helps meet your 4% Indigenous supply chain target.

Process: Include in supply chain → Meet MMR targets

$80,000 - $200,000 Contracts

Mandatory Set Aside (MSA)

For any Commonwealth procurement between $80,000 and $200,000 (GST inclusive) delivered wholly in Australia, government buyers MUST: 1. Search Supply Nation's Indigenous Business Directory first 2. Give Indigenous businesses the opportunity to quote 3. Award the contract if the Indigenous business demonstrates "value for money" 4. Only go to open market if no Indigenous supplier can deliver This is not optional - it's mandatory under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

This is not optional

MSA compliance is mandatory under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

Compliance Steps

1

Search Supply Nation

Use the Indigenous Business Direct database to find us

2

Request a Quote

Contact us for a competitive quote on your requirements

3

Assess Value for Money

Consider price, quality, capability, and social benefits

4

Award & Document

Award the contract and document your IPP compliance

Exemption 16: The Game Changer

Direct procurement from Indigenous SMEs at any contract value.

Exemption 16 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules enables government buyers to purchase directly from Indigenous small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for contracts of ANY size and value - without going to open tender. Requirements: - Business must be an SME (under 200 employees) - Simple quote process (not full tender) - Value for money must be demonstrated - Appropriate sign-off authority based on value This means government can buy directly from Indigenous suppliers even for contracts worth millions.

What This Means

  • Skip the formal tender process
  • Simple quote demonstrates VFM
  • Faster procurement timeline
  • Reduced administrative burden

Requirements

  • Supplier is an SME (<200 employees)
  • 50%+ Indigenous owned
  • Value for money demonstrated
  • Appropriate sign-off authority

Increasing Government Targets

Indigenous procurement targets are rising every year. The pressure to find qualified Indigenous suppliers will only grow.

2024-25

2.5%

2025-26

3.0%

Current

2026-27

3.25%

2027-28

3.5%

2028-29

3.75%

2029-30

4.0%

By 2030, the Commonwealth target will reach 4% of total contract value. Start building your Indigenous supplier relationships now.

Why Government Buyers Choose Us

We make IPP compliance straightforward while delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

Mandatory Compliance Met

Must search Supply Nation first for $80K-$200K contracts

Portfolio Targets Achieved

Help your department meet Indigenous procurement KPIs

Direct Approach (Exemption 16)

Buy directly at any value without open tender

Simplified Process

Skip lengthy tender processes with direct engagement

Audit Protection

Clear documentation of Indigenous procurement compliance

Same Quality Products

HP enterprise printers - identical to any other dealer

State Government Policies

Indigenous procurement policies exist at all levels of government.

JurisdictionPolicyTargetKey Threshold
CommonwealthIndigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)3% (2025-26)$80K-$200K Mandatory Set Aside
QueenslandQueensland Indigenous Procurement Policy (QIPP)3% of addressable spend$440M awarded in FY21-22
New South WalesAboriginal Procurement Policy1% spend, 3% of contractsFirst consideration to $250K
VictoriaSocial Procurement Framework1% of SME procurement$20M+ requires Indigenous targets
Western AustraliaAboriginal Procurement PolicyVaries by agencyPriority consideration for Indigenous businesses

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