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How we buy goods and services at WorkCover

We want to make it easy for suppliers to understand how we buy goods and services. We’re committed to open, fair processes that deliver the best value for our customers and community.

Our procurement approach

Our commitment

As a Queensland Government-owned statutory body, we follow the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP).

This means we:

  • seek value for Queensland
  • create opportunities for local suppliers
  • make it easy for suppliers to do business with us
  • stay open to new ideas
  • consider the economic, environmental and social impacts of our decisions.

We aim to achieve the best outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Government supply arrangements

Where possible, we buy through the Queensland Government Arrangements Directory, which includes:

  • standing offer arrangements
  • preferred supplier panels.

These panels are managed by various government agencies.

If you’d like to find out more about a panel, please contact the panel’s listed contact person.

Open market procurement

If we can’t find a suitable supply arrangement, we’ll go to market.

We do this through the Queensland Government VendorPanel Marketplace.

If you’re a registered supplier, you’ll get alerts when opportunities match your services.

Sign up to get alerts.

Working with us

Supplier Code of Conduct

All suppliers need to follow the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct (2026).

The code explains:

  • what the government expects from businesses that work with us
  • what it means to be a responsible supplier.

Purchase Orders and terms

If you’re selected to supply goods or services, we’ll issue you a Purchase Order (PO).

The PO will include a link to our terms and conditions.

For purchases under $50,000

We use the Queensland Government Basic Purchasing Conditions. In some cases, we may agree to different terms.

For purchases over $50,000

We’ll work with you to agree on terms and conditions.

Before you start work

Please keep in mind:

  • Do not start any work until you’ve received a PO number from us.
  • You must include the PO number on all invoices.

How to contact us

If you have questions, email us at tenders@workcoverqld.com.au.