Understanding the policy

The Queensland Government has introduced the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026), which commences on 1 January 2026. The refreshed policy:

  • represents our commitment to delivering value for taxpayer money
  • makes it easier for businesses to work with government
  • makes it clearer for agencies to deliver through simpler rules, smarter data and stronger partnerships.

The policy was developed in collaboration with government and industry representatives, reflecting the 5 strategic pillars that outline the key outcome areas:

  1. Value for Queensland: Deliver value for taxpayer ’ s’ money and ensure fair and open competition
  2. Local opportunities: Create opportunities for local suppliers, with an emphasis on small and family businesses and regional enterprises, wherever practical
  3. Easy to do business: Simplify procurement processes to make it easier for suppliers to do business with government
  4. Open to new ideas: Encourage innovation and new market-driven approaches to solve challenges faced by government
  5. Practical economic, environmental and social impact: Drive sustainable procurement practices and build a diverse supplier base including support for social enterprises and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

Read more about the 5 pillars in the QPP 2026.

Key Highlights of QPP2026

Key highlights of QPP2026 include:

  • a streamlined and simplified policy
  • a strengthened category management approach featuring clearer responsibilities for category leads and the development of category strategies
  • embedded mechanisms for policy growth and adaptation, such as consistent insights gained from the annual Minister’s Procurement Roundtable
  • the new Better Data, Better Decisions Strategy 2026-2029, which leverages whole-of-government procurement data to gain insights from procurement spend and inform better decision-making
  • the new Procurement Assurance Model, which   ensures suppliers we work with are accountable, supported by an updated Supplier Code of Conduct 2026
  • a refined and robust process for reviewing and establishing policies impacting procurement, including a new gated-approval process.

Stay connected

Queensland Government Procurement maintains a variety of guidance materials and quarterly publications to help buyers and suppliers stay informed.