GovProcure 2027

COS is Australia’s largest family-owned and operated workplace and education supplies business, proudly led by second-generation sisters Belinda and Amie Lyone as Co-CEOs. Founded in 1977 by the late Dominique Lyone, COS began as a small business with a vision for exceptional service and social responsibility.

Over the past 45 years, COS has grown from a small business to a national operation with over 700 staff and warehouses in every state and territory. Every day, we deliver thousands of products to workplaces, schools, and hospitals across Australia, helping to keep them healthy, safe, and productive.

We’ve proudly supported local, state, and federal government for over 30 years. With deep expertise in procurement policies, we deliver exceptional service and tailored solutions that meet specific needs and compliance requirements.

As a proud family-owned business, COS is committed to giving back. Each year, we donate 1% of annual revenue to the Lyone Foundation, supporting local Australian charities focused on human welfare. Since 2013, we’ve contributed over $23 million to the Lyone Foundation and helped more than 130 life-changing charities. 

We’re also proud to share that from January to June 2024, we successfully achieved two major sustainability milestones: Net Zero Operations and 100% Renewable Electricity across all our facilities nationwide. While we celebrate this progress, we remain focused on maintaining and building upon these achievements for the long term.

Procurement Integrity Services Australia (PISA) is a Sunshine Coast and Brisbane based consultancy helping organisations unlock more value from every procurement decision.

Since 2006, we’ve worked across government, health, infrastructure, utilities and more - delivering strategic sourcing, contract support, training, procurement transformation and cost optimisation that drive real results.

As value architects, we cover every step of the procurement cycle. We don’t just teach procurement - we live it, with hands-on experience across almost every industry.

With PISA, you get practical expertise, clear advice and a trusted partner focused on purpose, performance and value for money.

At Procurement Australia, we help businesses and communities in sectors like Government, Health, Education, Commercial & Industrial, and Not-for-Profits to do more with less. We simplify complex procurement processes, drive value, and promote sustainability. By fostering transparency, integrity, and innovation, we enable you to focus on what matters most—achieving your goals and making a greater impact.

Finsbury Green is a leading Australian provider of print, managed services and logistics, with almost 53 years’ experience supporting all levels of government. We deliver efficient, transparent and cost-effective solutions, underpinned by market-leading technology, expert personnel and an extensive national supply chain.

As a long-term trusted partner to federal, state and local governments - including the Whole of Victorian Government, South Australian Government, NSW Government and Australian Electoral Commission - we understand the complexity and probity requirements of public sector procurement.

Our carbon-neutral operations and commitment to social procurement deliver strong alignment with government policies on sustainability, modern slavery and social inclusion. We support local, regional and First Nations businesses in our supply chain, and offer comprehensive reporting that supports government ESG objectives.

With production and warehouse facilities in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, we deliver consistent national service with localised support. Finsbury Green is renowned for delivering successful transitions, embedded account teams, measurable cost savings and service excellence, making us the preferred vendor for complex, high-volume government print and managed service contracts.

Winc is a workplace supplies company. We free up companies to do what they do best by taking care of everything a workplace needs to work - all in one place. We're here for all organisations, from SMEs to large enterprises, in education or health, private sector or government.

Our team of industry specialists are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions for our customers. This means everything from helping children around the country to reach their full potential by having the right tools to support their learning, to enabling Australian workers to perform their best, whatever they do, wherever they are.

From office and kitchen supplies to technology, furniture, cleaning, hygiene, and safety, Winc offers the widest product range in Australia – 30,000 products in-stock and more by special order. Our team of technical experts support you with services from print and marketing to technology and workplace solutions. When paired with EasyProcure, our unique procurement management engine, our customers can save on reporting time and optimise their procurement spend through flexible order settings and approval workflows. That’s why we're trusted by 100,000+ workplaces nation-wide.

Zycus, recognized by Gartner and Forrester as a leader in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes. The Merlin Intake Agent offers business users unparalleled ease of use, increasing adoption rates and significantly reducing non-compliant spending. For procurement teams, Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent handles tail spend autonomously, securing additional savings, Merlin Contract Agent helps draft compliant contracts and reduces risks by actively monitoring them, and the Merlin AP Agent further enhances efficiency by automating invoice processing with exceptional speed and accuracy. With the flexibility and autonomy of Merlin AI agents, teams can seamlessly guide workflows or delegate routine tasks for autonomous execution. Uncover the full depth of value and achieve procurement excellence with Zycus' AI-powered S2P solutions.

RSM is proud to have supported clients with their audit, tax and consulting needs for more than a century. What began as a small husband-and-wife practice has grown into a nationally owned firm of more than 2,000 professionals, positioning RSM as one of Australia’s leading providers of professional services.

Despite our growth, we remain grounded in our origins and deeply connected to the communities we serve. With 32 offices across major capital cities and regional centres, our national footprint, combined with our Australian ownership, provides us with a uniquely local perspective. Enabling us to offer tailored, practical solutions that proactively identify opportunities, address challenges and deliver long-term value for clients across the country.

Through the global RSM network, we provide access to international expertise across a broad range of industries, while our one-firm structure ensures a seamless, consistent and high-quality client experience nationwide.

Our success is built on strong, collaborative partnerships with our clients. We are honoured to have been recognised as the Client Choice Award winner for Best Accounting and Consulting Services Firm (>$200m) for seven consecutive years. A testament to our commitment to excellence and our dedication to supporting clients and communities across Australia.

Flow Power empowers Australian homes and businesses to reshape how they manage energy.

From retailing electricity and providing expert advice, to delivering innovative energy technology and building renewable generation projects; Flow Power helps customers unlock value from the wholesale electricity market.

With a renewable energy portfolio encompassing wind, solar and storage, Flow Power is one of Australia’s fastest-growing energy retailers, serving some of our best-loved organisations including The Sydney Opera House, Snack Brands, Westpac, The City of Sydney, Asahi Beverages, Newcastle Airport and Harris Farms.

Yarpa is a partnership between the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Australian Government, established in 2018 under the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy (IBSS). Yarpa and is a one-stop-shop for First Nations businesses, Industry and Community that builds relationships and connects First Nations people to business opportunities across NSW.

Yarpa provides a range of support services that support the establishment, growth and sustainability of First Nations businesses while  empowering market leaders to break down barriers to engage effectively with First Nations businesses, communities and people.

Based in Liverpool, with a state-wide footprint, Yarpa ensures First Nations people have access to their fair share of economic opportunities when they arsise. 

Yarpa's purpose is to strengthen the First Nations business sector and contribute to economic prosperity through capability, connection and culture. Yarpa strives to be a comprehensive support system for First Nations individuals businesses and industry across NSW.

Tork is the global leading brand in professional hygiene. Tork inspires and supports you to think ahead so you are always ready for business. From rethinking the ultimate guest experience and cleaning efficiencies, to reimagining new ways to become more sustainable. We have gathered knowledge and experience from all the industries in which Tork has worked over the past 50 years to support you in your business. We are passionate about helping you improve your business – from raising the bottom line to making your working life better. This is the ambition that drives our people and cutting-edge innovations in circularity, well-being and health.  And as part of Essity, we’re dedicated to serving your needs in a sustainable way – saving you time, money and effort, so you can focus on what matters most to your business.

Operating in Australia as a not-for-profit since 1964, ASCI has fostered the professional learning in globally recognised best practice supply chain management. ASCI has grown the end to end supply chain management community over the years, merging into its fold the Logistics Association of Australia (2015); the Alliance for Supply Chain Innovation (2015), the Lean Network Australia (2016), and the Australian Chamber of International Trade (2017). As majority shareholder for the SMART Conference and the SMART Awards, it rebranded the conference and awards under its rebrand to Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) as the Professional Accreditation Body to reach its mission to professionalise Supply Chain Management in Australasia.

WorldCC is the global authority on commercial and contract management. For more than 25 years we have helped define the standards, research, and professional capability that organizations rely on to manage complex trading relationships.

Today our strategy focuses on strengthening the commercial capability and decision intelligence that organizations need to deliver value in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Established in 2013, Social Procurement Australasia is a volunteer-led organisation that brings together practitioners, governments, businesses, researchers, and community organisations committed to harnessing procurement’s power as a force for positive social change. 

We raise awareness, connect practitioners with the best research and resources, and advocate for and champion the advancement of social procurement practices across Australia and New Zealand.