Wheatbelt Development Commission
Local Content Program
The Wheatbelt Development Commission is dedicated to diversifying the region’s economic base, fostering business growth and entrepreneurship, attracting and developing skilled individuals, and maximising local employment opportunities.
how does local content help your business
Local Content Program Overview
To maximise the participation of regional industries in supply and works contracting opportunities, the Western Australia Government created the Local Content Program.
Each of the nine Regional Development Commissions has a Local Content Advisor who plays a key role in promoting supply opportunities and facilitating regional business capability and growth.
At a regional level, Local Content Advisers work with various stakeholders, including government, industry groups, and local businesses, to tailor activities to the unique requirements of their communities.
Your Wheatbelt Local Content Advisor
A Local Content Adviser is available to provide advisory and referral services to businesses in the Wheatbelt region. Their focus is on helping regional businesses compete for state government supply opportunities. This role is an essential component of the WA Industry Link initiative under the Western Australian Jobs Act 2017.
Our Goals
- Connect local businesses to supply opportunities in the region
- Enable regional businesses to be competitive in regional procurement processes
- Inform the design of government procurement activities to maximise local business participation
Services Offered
- Understanding how to sell to the government
- Finding assistance to build supply chain capability and capacity
- Identifying upcoming government supply opportunities
- Identifying state and federal government financial assistance programs
- Understanding your rights and responsibilities under the Western Australian Jobs Act 2017 and the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy
- Connecting head contractors with subcontractors and suppliers
- Improving local business productivity and capability
Helpful links & Information
Connecting to
Supplier Opportunities
Tenders WA
You can find state government tenders on Tenders WA. State government agencies use Tenders WA to advertise their public requests and publish contractual awards, including sole source purchases.
The Strategic Forward Procurement Plan
The Strategic Forward Procurement Plan report contains data on procurements valued at $250,000 and above across two financial years planned by government agencies. It includes goods, services, community services, and works procurements.
Support for New Suppliers
Becoming a new supplier to government tenders can be intimidating. Your first step is to contact your Wheatbelt Local Content Advisor directly at Megan.creagh@wheatbelt.wa.g or 0437098453. They will provide you with more information on how best to proceed through your process.
Access free local business support through the Small Business Development Corporation Business Local Program.
Find additional information and assistance through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation WA Industry Link Webpage
More regional funding opportunities
Other Funding Opportunities
Local Capability Fund
The Local Capability Fund assists small and medium enterprises in Western Australia to increase their capability and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services, and works to the state government and the marketplace generally.
Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants)
The Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program is a $50.85 million over nine years (2018-19 to 2026-27) State Government initiative that invests in local projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia. Visit our Regional Economic Development Grants page to find out more.