The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) within the Department of Defence delivers and sustains some of Australia’s largest and most complex capability acquisition programs. To support these programs, Defence requires experienced commercial and procurement specialists who can navigate complex contract arrangements, stakeholder environments and international acquisition activities.

To help meet this requirement, Certitude Australia provided specialist Defence procurement support and commercial management services through experienced professionals embedded within the client environment. As a result, Defence gained access to highly skilled personnel who could contribute immediately to critical acquisition and procurement activities.

The Challange

With more than 7,000 personnel, CASG manages a vast portfolio of equipment, systems and assets that support the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Consequently, the organisation requires specialists with deep expertise in procurement, commercial management and Defence acquisition processes.

Furthermore, many Defence acquisitions involve complex stakeholder environments, international suppliers and government-to-government arrangements. These programs require strong governance, effective contract management and experienced commercial professionals who can ensure procurement activities support broader capability outcomes.

Finding professionals with this combination of Defence knowledge, procurement expertise and commercial acumen can be challenging. Therefore, Defence sought access to specialist contractor support capable of integrating quickly and delivering immediate value.

The Solution

Certitude provided specialist Defence contractor services and procurement support to assist with a range of commercial and acquisition activities across the Defence environment.

Procurement and Commercial Management

Certitude’s specialists supported Defence procurement activities, contract administration and commercial management functions. In addition, they assisted with the establishment of strategic procurement arrangements and supported the delivery of capability acquisition outcomes.

International Acquisition Support

The engagement also included support for international procurement programs and foreign government arrangements. Consequently, Defence benefited from improved coordination between Australian stakeholders and international suppliers.

Flexible Defence Resourcing

Certitude delivered support through a combination of embedded and remote contractor services. As a result, Defence could access specialist expertise when and where it was needed while maintaining continuity across critical commercial activities.

The Outcomes

Through the provision of specialist commercial and procurement support, Certitude contributed to the successful management of significant Defence acquisition activities.

Key Outcomes:

• Supported the administration of more than $150 million in acquisition funding and related activities.
• Established several whole-of-department contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Assisted Defence in managing international procurement and acquisition obligations.
• Created and managed key interfaces between Defence stakeholders and international suppliers.
• Delivered contractor support through both embedded and remote delivery models.

Supporting Defence Procurement and Commercial Management

Certitude Australia provides Defence procurement support, commercial management services, contract management expertise and workforce augmentation solutions to government and industry clients. Our consultants bring practical experience across procurement, acquisition, commercial management and capability delivery.

By combining specialist expertise with flexible resourcing models, Certitude helps organisations strengthen procurement capability, manage commercial risk and successfully deliver complex programs and projects.