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Social Procurement Framework Sector Insights Report - July 2026
We are excited to launch our Social Procurement Framework Sector Insights Report - bringing together results and recommendations from 44 surveys and 14 stakeholder interviews undertaken from March–May in 2026 to assess the performance and future of the Victorian Social Procurement Framework (SPF).
Social Procurement Week - Aug 31st to Sept 4th 2026
From 21 August to 4 September 2026, Social Procurement Australasia and the Social Procurement Network are bringing the sector together for a week of celebration, advocacy, and action. Social Procurement Week is an opportunity to showcase the real-world impact of social procurement —
We are inviting social enterprises, Aboriginal businesses, councils, procurement intermediaries, and project partners to run local showcase events during the week. These events should be practical, place-based, and focused on real outcomes, giving Ministers, government stakeholders, buyers, executives, and local government representatives the opportunity to see impact firsthand.
Join us this Wednesday 8 July for a free 30-minute briefing on Microsoft Teams. We will walk you through everything you need to know to get involved.
Webinar registration:
👉 Register here.
Expression of Interest (EOI) form:Social Procurement Week EOI Form
Social Procurement Australasia partnering with the ESG Procurement Conference
Social Procurement Australasia is excited to be a supporting partner of the ESG Procurement Conference in 2026 being held in Sydney from 15-17 of September this year! .
Enter the discount code SPA15 to get 15% off your ticket
Learn more and register: esgprocurementconference.com.au
The conference will be bringing together leaders and practitioners from across government, industry and the for‑purpose sector to explore how ESG and social procurement are reshaping procurement practice nationally.
SPA will be participating in 3 key sessions at the Conference:
Removing Barriers for Indigenous Procurement
ESG Procurement Problem Solving Clinic
How Procurement Policy and Industry Practice can deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes Social
Social Procurement Advocacy Program underway
In partnership with the Social Procurement Network, we are gathering sector insights to help strengthen advocacy efforts and inform the future of the Victorian Social Procurement Framework (SPF). Complete the stakeholder survey here and learn how to get involved in the SPA Social Procurement Advocacy Program.
Social Procurement Australasia re-launched for 2026!
We are very excited to be relaunching Social Procurement Australasia in 2026. Join us on Linked In or reach out to get involved!