Government Panels
Trusted ICT Partner for Government Agencies
Walkerscott is a trusted partner for government agencies across Australia and New Zealand, holding approvals on multiple key government panels.
These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to delivering high-quality ICT solutions and services and confirm that we have met the strict criteria to be a preferred supplier vendor. By choosing Walkerscott through these pre-approved mechanisms, government clients benefit from a streamlined procurement process, pre-agreed terms, and the assurance of our technical capability, financial strength, and ethical compliance.
| Jurisdiction | Panel/Contract | Status & Focus |
|---|---|---|
 New South Wales View details |
SCM0020 Prequalification Scheme: ICT Services | Advanced Supplier for high-value ICT projects. |
 Victoria View details |
State Purchase Contracts & Registers (eServices, Fair Jobs Code) | Pre-qualified for services, software, and compliance. |
 Queensland View details |
QITC Comprehensive Contract Conditions | Engaged under the framework for moderate to high-risk ICT contracts. |
 New Zealand View details |
AoG Marketplace Panel (Consultancy & Managed Services) | Approved Supplier for ICT Professional Services and Data Services. |
Technical & Commercial Assurance
Our pre-approved status simplifies your procurement by verifying our financial stability, technical competence, and robust governance framework up front.
Security, Privacy, and Data Sovereignty
Walkerscott ensures your governance and security requirements are met by aligning with leading technical and regulatory frameworks.
Security & Regulatory Assurance: Our security, compliance, and governance practices are built on ISO 27001-certified processes, satisfying both technical and government regulatory expectations.
Cloud Governance: We specialise in Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)-aligned Landing Zone design tailored for Australian and New Zealand government and regulated organisations.
Data Residency: We ensure all government client data is hosted within secure, in-country cloud or data centre facilities in Australia and New Zealand as required by policy.
Privacy Compliance: We adhere strictly to the principles of the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
Insurance & Financial Rigour
We maintain comprehensive insurance policies that meet or exceed government requirements across all jurisdictions, ensuring you are protected throughout our engagement.
| Insurance Type | Coverage Statement | Importance to Government |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance | Maintained at a level appropriate for complex, high-value ICT services, covering liability for professional negligence or errors. | Covers liability for negligence or errors in professional service delivery. |
| Public & Product Liability Insurance | Maintained at a substantial level to cover third-party property damage or personal injury. | Protects against property damage or personal injury during service delivery. |
| Cyber Liability Insurance | Maintained at a robust level to protect against risks associated with data breaches, network security failures, and cyber incidents. | Essential coverage for costs and losses related to a data breach or cyber-attack. |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance | Fully compliant with all legal requirements in each operating state/territory/country. | Confirms compliance with mandatory employee coverage in each operating state/territory/country. |
Corporate Responsibility and Governance
We align with your organisations broader ethical, social, and sustainability goals.
| Policy Area | Walkerscott's Commitment | Relevance to Your Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Slavery & Human Rights | We maintain an explicit policy and undertake due diligence to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery and other human rights abuses within our supply chain (in line with the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018). | Ensures your organisation's supply chain is ethical and compliant with Federal/State policies. |
| Sustainability & ESG | We actively work to reduce our environmental impact, focusing on reducing e-waste and adopting energy-efficient IT practices. We are committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. | Supports your agency's Environmentally Sustainable Procurement targets (NZ) and broader sustainability goals (AU). |
| Fair Jobs Code (VIC) | We hold the mandatory Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate required for high-value Victorian Government procurement. | Guarantees compliance with Victoria's policy on fair industrial relations and workers’ rights. |
| Workplace Health & Safety | We maintain strict compliance with all local Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OSH) regulations across all operating jurisdictions. | Minimises risk and ensures ethical working conditions on all contracted sites and projects. |
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Detailed Panels Information
New South Wales (NSW) Government: SCM0020 Scheme
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Scheme | SCM0020 Prequalification Scheme: ICT Services (Whole-of-Government Scheme) |
| Supplier Status | Advanced Supplier (Pre-qualified for contracts over $150,000 ex GST and high-risk contracts). |
| Mandate | NSW Government agencies must use suppliers registered on this scheme for ICT/digital products and services. |
| Approved Capabilities | A - Architecture and Design: Enterprise (A01), Solution (A03) M - Systems and Solutions: Business analysis (M01), Custom application dev (M02), EDRM/CRM/Case Mgmt (M03), Info Mgmt (M05), Software support (M07) N - Software Licences: Software applications (N02) Q - ERP and Corporate Services: Professional services (Q01), ERP software/PaaS (Q02) R - ICT Cloud Services: Cloud applications (R01) |
Victorian Government Panels
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Panel/Register | eServices Register (Listed on Buying for Victoria – Supplier Hub and Digital Marketplace) |
| Services Covered | Professional services for software/hosting, Hosted services (SaaS, IaaS), and Geo-spatial data services. |
| Compliance Register | Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate Register |
| Compliance Note | Holding this certificate is a mandatory pre-condition for eligibility on threshold and high-value Victorian Government contracts. |
Queensland (QLD) Government: QITC Framework
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Contract Framework | QITC Comprehensive Contract Conditions |
| Purpose | Used for Queensland Government ICT contracts that are moderate/high risk or have a value over $1 million. |
| Benefit | Utilising this framework ensures standardised contract terms and conditions, streamlining the legal process for both parties. |
New Zealand (NZ) Government: AoG Marketplace
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Panel | Marketplace (Pae Hokohoko) |
| Consultancy Services | Channel/Catalogue: Consultancy and Professional Services / ICT Professional Services Services: Cloud Transition Services. |
| Managed Services | Channel/Catalogue: Managed Services / Data & Information Services Services: Data Strategy, Data Modelling, Data Engineering, and Data Migration Services. |
| Benefit | The Marketplace provides government agencies with direct access to our approved services under pre-agreed terms and conditions. |