Hiring insightsBLACKROC™
QPP 2026 Ready

One Supplier. Multiple QPP Targets.

Engage BLACKROC for your ICT contractor needs and tick your Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) 2026 boxes in one go. We're a Queensland SME, 50% female-owned and staffed and Brisbane-based, delivering quality tech talent while helping you meet purposeful procurement outcomes.

QLD Owned SME
Always has, always will be
50% Female
Owned & staffed
Local
Brisbane Headquartered
Tech & Digital
Specialists only
25 Years
Inhouse expertise delivering to Qld Gov
Why Engage Us

Tick Three QPP Boxes With One Supplier

Every engagement with BLACKROC contributes to your agency's purposeful procurement targets. Here's what you get:

Local Benefits ✓

Your spend stays in Queensland. Our team, our contractors, our operations, all Brisbane-based.

  • Brisbane-headquartered
  • 75+ years of combined recruitment experience
  • Queensland contractors prioritised
  • Local market intelligence & networks

SME Spend ✓

We're a genuine Queensland SME, not a multinational with a local office.

  • Direct contribution to SME targets
  • Supplier diversity for ICT panels
  • No multinational concentration risk
  • Boutique service, enterprise capability

Female-Owned & Staffed ✓

50% female ownership AND 50% female team, structural, not symbolic.

  • 50% female ownership structure
  • 50% female team composition
  • Female leadership
  • Documented for your audit trail
QPP 2026 Female-Owned Business

50% Female-Owned
50% Female-Staffed

Not just ownership on paper. Our team reflects our values with genuine gender parity in both structure and daily operations.

What This Means for Your Procurement

Direct QPP Target Contribution
Every dollar spent counts toward female-owned business targets
Audit-Ready Documentation
Ownership structure verified and documented for compliance
Structural, Not Symbolic
Female leadership in governance, operations, and delivery
QPP 2026 Scorecard

How We Score on Every Criterion

Government evaluates suppliers on cost and non-cost factors. We don't just meet the bar. We set it.

6/6 Criteria Met
3 Direct QPP Targets
0 Trade-offs
30–40%

Price & Commercials

Competitive. Transparent. No surprises.

  • Benchmark-aligned rates
  • Transparent margins disclosed upfront
  • Reduced rework & replacement costs
Our Score
High
25–30%

Technical Capability

Specialists in what government needs.

  • Cloud, Cyber, Data, ERP specialists
  • Digital transformation expertise
  • Program & delivery leadership
Our Score
High
15–20%

Delivery & Risk

Local team. Rapid response. Low dropout.

  • Brisbane-based operations
  • High contractor retention & satisfaction
  • Proactive replacement planning
Our Score
High
QPP Target
5–10%

Local Benefits

Queensland through and through.

  • 100% Queensland-owned SME
  • Brisbane HQ, established 2018
  • QLD contractors prioritised
Our Score
Very High
QPP Target
5–10%

SME Participation

Genuine SME. Not a multinational.

  • Direct SME target contribution
  • No multinational concentration risk
  • Boutique service, enterprise results
Our Score
Very High
QPP Target
5–10%

Female-Owned Business

50/50. Structural parity.

  • 50% female ownership
  • 50% female-staffed team
  • Female leadership in governance
Our Score
Very High

One supplier. Multiple outcomes. No compromise.

Engaging BLACKROC gives you strong commercial performance and documented contributions to Local Benefits, SME Participation and Female-Owned Business targets, all from a single, audit-ready supplier relationship.

High Score
Very High: Direct QPP Target Alignment
Proven Delivery

We Deliver.
The Numbers Prove It.

You need a supplier who can actually deliver on complex government programs, not just tick compliance boxes. Here's our track record:

2,000+ Placements

Across State Government, Federal agencies, GOCs & enterprise

610+ Five-Star Reviews

Genuine Google reviews from candidates and clients

ICT Capability Areas

Cloud & Infrastructure
Cyber Security
Data, Analytics & AI
Software Engineering
ERP & Enterprise Platforms
Digital Transformation
Project & Program Delivery
Product & UX Design

Currently supplying to:

State GovernmentFederal AgenciesGOCsEnterprise
Audit-Ready

Panel-Ready. Audit-Proof. Zero Hassle.

We know how government procurement works. Our processes are built for compliance, transparency, and easy reporting.

Procurement Compliance

  • Common-use supply arrangement experience
  • Panel framework ready
  • Supplier Code of Conduct compliant
  • Transparent, benchmarked rate cards
  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Secure data handling

Risk Mitigation

  • Rigorous screening & reference checks
  • Active performance management
  • Dedicated local account management
  • Proactive replacement planning
  • High contractor retention & satisfaction
  • 48-hour shortlist delivery
Quick Answers

Questions Procurement Teams Ask Us

Straight answers for procurement officers, hiring managers, and executives evaluating BLACKROC as a supplier.

Yes, across the board. We're a Queensland-owned SME, Brisbane-based and 50% female-owned and staffed. Engaging us directly contributes to your local supplier, SME spend and female-owned business targets. One supplier, multiple compliance outcomes documented.

Absolutely. We have extensive experience with government panels, transparent rate structures and full compliance with the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct. We provide clear reporting on contractor location, tenure and role criticality for your audit requirements.

Queensland SME. 50% female-owned and 50% female-staffed. Established in Brisbane in 2018, 100% Brisbane-owned, with 75+ years of combined recruitment experience. We're not a multinational with a Brisbane office. We're genuinely local and your spend stays in the Queensland economy.

We do it every day. 2,000+ placements across State Government, Federal agencies, GOCs and major enterprises. 610+ five-star Google reviews. We specialise in senior and specialist technology contractors for mission-critical programs. That's all we do.

Faster response. Deeper networks. Better retention. Our team is on the ground, we know the local market intimately and we deliver shortlists in 48 hours. When your contractor needs support, we're a phone call away, not in another timezone.

Local expertise, rigorous screening, proactive account management and genuine contractor care. Our high contractor retention speaks for itself. We manage performance actively and have dedicated local account management with no surprises and no gaps in your program.

Definitively. Engaging BLACKROC gives you documented evidence against multiple QPP 2026 pillars: local benefits, SME participation and female-owned business spend. That's audit-ready proof of purposeful procurement alongside quality ICT delivery.

Market-aligned and fully transparent. We benchmark continuously to ensure contractor rates reflect true market value, with oncosts and margins aligned to approved GGS0060 panel rates. You get value for money on cost AND on the non-cost factors QPP 2026 requires you to consider.

Ready to Engage?

Get quality ICT contractors AND tick your QPP 2026 boxes. Request our capability statement or let's discuss your requirements directly.