Digital Marketplace

The Digital Marketplace streamlines the procurement process by bringing Victoria’s registers and state purchase contracts (SPCs) together in one central online location.

It is an online platform where government buyers purchase goods and services from businesses.

Buyers use the Digital Marketplace to:

start and manage requests for information or quotes
communicate with suppliers during the request for quote (RFQ) process
view contracts and pricing information for Registers and SPCs
access the Supplier Hub to search for suppliers

Currently, only information and communication technology (ICT) SPCs and Registers are available on Digital Marketplace. More state purchase contracts will be added in the future.

View the list of SPCs and registers currently available on Digital Marketplace.

Businesses looking for work must register on Supplier Hub

At this time ICT Businesses or organisations who want to provide goods and services to the Victorian Government need to register on Supplier Hub.

Only buyers can create a Digital Marketplace account.

Victorian Government Digital Marketplace for state purchase contracts

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Access Digital Marketplace

Log in

Register for the Digital Marketplace

Simple steps for government buyers to register for an account on Digital Marketplace.

Log into Digital Marketplace and click the ‘Buy’ tab to request access to the required SPCs and/or registers.
No approval is required to access the eServices register.
Buyers will need to upload a copy of the written approval from their agency’s Authorised Officer when requesting access to a state purchase contract.
An Authorised Officer can be a:
- Chief Procurement Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Executive Officer.
Buyers will receive an email notification once access has been granted.
After receiving access, buyers will be able to view confidential documents and contract information.
The Lead Department reserves the right to provide and rescind approval for any individual requesting access to Digital Marketplace, at its absolute discretion.

How the Digital Marketplace works

Buyers use the Digital Marketplace to access Victorian Government registers and SPCs.

Buyers can log into Digital Marketplace to view confidential documents and information for each contract they have access to. They can then search for and invite suppliers to respond to an RFQ.

Once an RFQ has been released, buyers can:

engage with suppliers
publish questions and answers
assess quotes
award a quote to the successful supplier.

How the Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub work together

The Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub work together to store supplier details and run procurement activities.

Buyers use Digital Marketplace to invite eligible suppliers to respond to RFQs.

Supplier Hub is a central location for businesses to manage their profiles, insurances and certifications. Once a business has completed their Supplier Hub profile, they will need to apply to join a register.

The eServices register is currently available to join.

Only buyers can create a Digital Marketplace account.

Only suppliers can create a Supplier Hub account.

Suppliers can use their Supplier Hub profile to access the Digital Marketplace and respond to RFQs they have been invited to.

Buyers can use their Digital Marketplace profile to access the Supplier Hub. There, they can search for and view supplier profiles.

Registers and state purchase contracts on Digital Marketplace

The following SPCs are currently available on the Digital Marketplace:

The following register is currently available on the Digital Marketplace:

eServices register

More contracts and registers(opens in a new window) will be available on Digital Marketplace in the future.

Help and support

Phone: 1800 840 966
Email: support@buyingfor.vic.gov.au

Video guides and frequently asked questions are available on Digital Marketplace after logging in.