Research and Reports
This section captures some of the wide range of resources available on social procurement, ranging from academic research reports, to guidance, templates and case studies.
2023 by Social Procurement Australasia
Social Procurement: The Business Case is a 12 page booklet which demonstrates why procurement is an effective and efficient means of achieving social, environmental and local economic objectives.
2023 by Social Procurement Australasia
Advocacy document prepared for the Australian Federal Government
2023 by Social Procurement Australasia
Advocacy document prepared for the Victorian Government
Published in 2023 by Catherine Xiaocui Lou, Riccardo Natoli, David Goodwin, Barbara Bok, Fang Zhao and Peng Zhang
Explores social procurement as a field of practice, including barriers, enablers and strategies for success.
Learn more: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/17/12964
Published in 2020 by Maria Mupanemunda - Vic Parliamentary Library
The promise of social procurement for creating employment opportunities is explored in this paper. Using the state of Victoria as a case study, this paper demonstrates that linking employment policy objectives to public procurement has considerable potential, provided certain conditions are met.
Published in 2024 by Michael J. Roy, Anna Spiesova, Maeve Curtin, Roksolana Suchowerska, Jack Rendall, Kirsty Strokosch, Martin Loosemore & Jo Barraket
Insights into the ways policy design and implementation creates value and where procurement policy reforms have impact.
Published in 2025 by Kathriarachchige Dona, Malsha Gimhani, Thaheem, Muhammad Jamaluddin, Ahiaga-Dagbui, Dominic Doe & Shrestha, Asheem - Deakin University
An assessment of the social procurement policy landscape affecting the Australian infrastructure sector
Published in 2021 by the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne
This report presents the first comprehensive analysis of social procurement practices in Australia and New Zealand, based on a survey of 179 procurers. It identifies current practices, opportunities, and challenges in the region.
Published in 2015 by Joanne McNeill - Social Procurement Australasia
This publication provides insights on effective approaches to developing and implementing social procurement strategies. It also provides provides five case studies that highlight how social procurement can assist delivering social and local economic development objectives.