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The parliamentary inquiry into Procurement practices of government agencies in NSW and its impact on the social development of the people of NSW was established on 11 October 2023 to inquire into and report on the procurement practices of NSW government agencies and how they relate to social development.  The committee has recently published its […]

The Queensland Government has released its Q2032 Procurement Strategy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032).  For those of us who remember the Sydney Olympic Games, we remember the excitement and opportunity that comes with such an impressive global event. In fact, it’s predicted that Brisbane 2032 will generate over $8 billion

Procure Spot founder Matther Armour had the privilege to chair the national finals of EO Sydney’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA).  “It was amazing to witness the passion, resilience, and innovation of these young entrepreneurs. They’re building the future, and events like this showcase just how bright that future truly is,” said Matt about the

Procure Spot founder Matthew Armour had the chance to sit down with Alicia Cook, Managing Director of Emerson Health, in the October edition of Fireside Sessions. Matt and Alicia discussed all things procurement – how to plan one, how to run one, and how to set yourself up for contract management success. They also covered

The Australian Government recently announced an initiative to develop a standard definition of ‘Australian business’ within the Commonwealth procurement framework. What is considered an Australian business is currently unclear and can change depending on the department. In some cases, a company is considered Australian if it has an Australian ABN, even if it is ultimately owned or

The City of Canada Bay Council’s outstanding success with their Faster Local Government Approvals (FLAG) Project has earned them the Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) Planning and Innovation Award for 2024. This achievement highlights the Council’s significant progress in halving development application (DA) assessment times while delivering improved services to its residents. Procure Spot

In July 2024, our Founder, Matthew Armour, attended the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation’s Board Handover Gala, a prestigious event celebrating leadership and the ongoing journey of entrepreneurial excellence within the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (Sydney Chapter).  Matthew, who is excited to be serving on the EO Board as Chair of the EO Accelerator program, took part in a night

Procure Spot recently partnered with Pathology Technology Australia (PTA) to deliver comprehensive professional development to their members. Recognising a critical training need within their member organisations, PTA approached Procure Spot to develop tailored workshops specific to the healthcare industry.Matthew Armour and Mark Jones from Procure Spot led the two in-person workshops in Sydney. The sessions