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Australia’s Prime Contractor for Professional Services
Government and Defence panel contracts for small and medium enterprises.
Procurement Complexity Disappears with Direct Access to Australia's Largest Professional Services Network
Lengthy procurement cycles can delay critical projects by months, and finding qualified sovereign SMEs with the right security clearances and domain expertise is challenging. We make it easy for you to access your choice of 3,000+ experts across a wide range of disciplines through established panel arrangements.
Fast Access to Talent
Network of 3000+ established professional services experts who can get the job done effectively.
Proven Track Record
We’re a trusted intermediary who have delivered 1500 contracts over the last 10+ years.
Domain Expertise
ADF veterans and former APS who understand Defence operations and information equirements.
Quality Assurance
Curated proposals save your procurement teams valuable time and effort.
Future-Ready, Streamlined Procurement
Progressive agencies are transforming how they access professional services by embracing agile procurement models that prioritise outcomes over process. By partnering with trusted intermediaries like Atturra (through SME Gateway) who maintain extensive networks of pre-qualified specialists, you can streamline the procurement process, enabling you to rapidly respond to emerging challenges, while maintaining the highest standards of governance and security.
You publish requests for quotation to our panel.
We generate multiple high-quality proposals
We provide you with compliant compelling and competitive proposals.
We subcontract the work according to your preferred proposal or a combination of resources.
We handle all contract administration and staff changes, and provide you one consolidated monthly invoice.
Key Services from SMEs
- Project and Program Management
- Change Management
- Quality Management
- Benefits Realisation
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- System Integration
- System Architecture
- Risk Management
- Logistic Support
- Systems Engineering
- System Integration
- Strategic Advice
- Business Analysis
- Media Comms
- Learning & Quality
When you partner with us, you’ll have confidence you’re working with people who understand.
Our team includes ADF veterans who know about Defence’s operational domains, and the need for agility and information integrity.
We run a high-quality selection process that generates multiple proposals from our SME network.
Through our secure portal, our experienced team curates and ranks the highest quality submissions on your behalf, saving you time and effort.
Join our network of over 400 SMEs across professional services.
Members receive access to our secure portal where new opportunities are regularly published. Reach out today for an initial conversation.
Our Procurement Panels
Defence Support Services Panel (DSS)
Information Communications Technology Provider
Arrangement ICTPA
Digital Marketplace 2
Software Marketplace
AFP Capability Support Services Panel
Geospatial Goods and Services (Geopanel)
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Defence Innovation, Science and Technology