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Published: 02 September 2024

Make a procurement complaint

  • You should let us know as soon as you become aware of the conduct that forms the basis of your complaint.
  • The OAIC handles complaints in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 (GPJR Act).
  • Email your procurement complaint to GPJR@oaic.gov.au and ensure you have included the below information.

What to include in your complaint

  • Your name and the business you represent
  • Your contact details including supplier business name, ABN, address, phone, and email
  • Identify which OAIC procurement activity you are complaining about providing details of the procurement including the goods or services, estimated contract value, AusTender ID and UNSPSC code (if known)
  • Clearly reference the relevant paragraph(s) of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) you believe the OAIC has, or will breach
  • Briefly explain why you believe the relevant CPRs have, or will be breached,
  • Briefly explain how your interests will be affected by the alleged contravention(s).

Your obligations as a complainant

  • For information on your obligations as a supplier when raising a complaint under the GPJR Act, refer to the Handling complaints under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 Resource Management Guide 422.