The Queensland Government, through the Department of Housing and Public Works and the Department of Justice, is seeking offers to establish a Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) for legal services. The SOA will cover 16 categories, with a specific focus on creating opportunities for Queensland small businesses and regional suppliers in Category 16. Offers must be submitted online via the 360 portal by 2:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. A virtual briefing session will be held on Friday, 27 March 2026. The SOA term is for an initial period of 4 years with two 2-year extension options. Suppliers must meet mandatory criteria, including operating a law practice in Queensland and holding relevant insurance. The estimated total spend under the previous arrangement was approximately $515 million.
The closing date and time for offers is 2:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
The supplier warrants that neither it nor its personnel has engaged in, or will engage in, any collusive, anti-competitive or similar conduct in connection with the invitation process, or any SOA subsequently entered into as a result of this invitation process, or any actual or potential contract with any entity for goods and services similar to the goods and services.
Suppliers will be evaluated against criteria including their ability and experience, key personnel, purposeful public procurement outcomes, engagement of staff, ability to respond, other services, and value for money including price.
To be considered for the SOA, the supplier must warrant that they will comply with the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct, operate a law practice in Queensland, have key personnel who hold a local practising certificate or are an Australian legal practitioner, and accept the SOA details and conditions.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The approximate total GST exclusive spend under the previous arrangement was $515 million.