Security experts can list on Digital Marketplace

The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has launched an expanded version of its Digital Marketplace, allowing more sellers offering a greater range of digital services to join the procurement portal.

The marketplace has been enhanced to offer new areas of digital expertise to government agency buyers, including cybersecurity, data science, content and publishing, marketing, communications and engagement, as well as operational support.

Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security Alastair MacGibbon commended the decision to open the marketplace up to cybersecurity experts.

“Governments need to have a strong focus on cybersecurity and sourcing expertise locally benefits both government and industry,” he said.

“I often hear that government procurement methods are a barrier for small cybersecurity businesses. The Digital Marketplace removes some of the pain points, making it much easier for these companies to connect with government. This is about creating opportunities for innovative local firms.”

In addition, the DTA has introduced an option to allow government buyers to search for services that will support their diversity procurement targets.

“Sellers can badge themselves as a business type including a start-up, small-to-medium enterprise, and Indigenous-owned or disability enterprise, which helps government buyers support the growth of a range of different businesses,” DTA interim CEO Nerida O’Loughlin said.

With the expansion, the DTA expects a doubling of the number of registered sellers on the marketplace over the next few weeks.

Image courtesy DTA.

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