Procurement Services

NuraQ supports organisations in strengthening procurement capability and governance to ensure transparent, effective and value-driven outcomes.

We work with government and industry to provide guidance on procurement strategy, sourcing approaches, evaluation processes and contract support, helping organisations navigate complex procurement environments with confidence.

Our focus is on enabling structured decision-making, improving procurement processes and ensuring alignment between capability requirements, suppliers and long-term organisational objectives.

Direct Procurement – Exemption 16

Under Exemption 16 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, government departments and entities may procure goods and services directly from Indigenous SMEs without undertaking a full open market process.

Provided the agency can demonstrate value for money and obtain the appropriate internal approvals, procurement can occur for projects of any value.

This pathway is commonly used when:

• Specialist capability is required

• Procurement needs to occur quickly

• Agencies want to support Indigenous participation outcomes

Mandatory Set Aside (MSA)

The IPP includes a Mandatory Set Aside which requires Indigenous businesses to be given the opportunity to demonstrate value for money before going to the open market when:

• Procurements are valued between $80,000 and $200,000 (GST inclusive), or

• The project is delivered in remote Australia.

Procurement Pathway with NuraQ

Engage NuraQ through the Indigenous Procurement Policy

NuraQ Pty Ltd is an Indigenous-owned small to medium enterprise that can be engaged by Federal Government departments and entities under the Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy.

The policy provides streamlined procurement pathways that allow agencies to engage Indigenous businesses efficiently while supporting Indigenous economic participation.

Why Procure from NuraQ?

Working with NuraQ enables organisations to:

• Support Indigenous procurement targets

• Engage directly with an Indigenous small to medium enterprise

• Deliver value for money through professional services

• Contribute to Indigenous economic participation and community outcomes