Social procurement in Victoria

Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework: Creating opportunities with impact.

Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework aims to ensure value-for-money considerations are not solely focused on price, but encompass opportunities to deliver social and sustainable outcomes that benefit the Victorian community.

The framework sets out a whole of government scalable and consistent approach to social procurement for all Government departments and agencies. For suppliers, whether they be major businesses or small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the framework advises how to incorporate social value when competing for government procurement opportunities.

It demonstrates Government leadership in promoting the use of social procurement across Victoria. There are clear mandates required to achieve ‘social benefits supplier’ status for Procurement. They must be a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprises, First Nations businesses or a Disability/Disadvantaged cohort organisation.

C2A is not only Social Traders Certified, we are People & Planet First Verified, meeting both sustainability and social impact measures. By engaging a Certified Social Enterprise partner like C2A, you can help meet your organisation’s Social Procurement goals while providing people with disability with engaging and meaningful work.

The outcome is win-win; your business gains access to a well-organised and committed team of individuals. Our employees with disability learn new skills while enriching their daily lives, making new personal connections and increasing their community inclusion opportunities.

Each employee works alongside a dedicated support worker, generally with a 1-3 or 1-4 ratio, to ensure consistent outcomes and quality presentation, whilst developing personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

So, where can you start? First, take a look at the tasks and projects where our teams can provide service solutions, and or consider where our experience and flexible range of solutions can adapt to meet your specific needs. Then, contact us to find out more.

1. Grounds maintenance and facilities care

Outdoor maintenance, venue and commercial property care are high-demand service areas with year-round need, and strong alignment with social procurement goals. C2A crews are professionally supervised and quality-controlled to meet contract standards.

Typical tasks include cleaning commercial properties, mowing and garden maintenance, graffiti removal, carpark sweeping, and street/venue upkeep. We support councils, hospitals, schools, public housing providers and commercial precincts across metro and regional Victoria.

Facility and ground support: Who we help

  • Local council and state government land
  • Hospitals and health precincts
  • Social housing developments
  • Shopping centres, carparks and educational campuses

See more: Grounds maintenance services from C2A 

2. Cleaning services

At C2A, our teams deliver high-quality cleaning across government, education, commercial and fleet settings, with a strong focus on reliability and detail.

We offer:

  • Mobile on-site fleet and emergency services vehicle cleaning
  • Commercial and industrial site builder cleaning
  • Window and glass care
  • Vacant property cleans
  • Carpark and common area cleaning

All cleaning teams are made up of supported employees and experienced supervisors. Each job is completed to a high standard, with continuous training and clear quality controls in place.

Commercial and vehicle cleaning: Who we help

  • Department sites and service centres
  • Council offices and libraries
  • Hospitals, schools and social housing
  • Fleet and transport depots
  • Emergency services and first responders

See more: Commercial and vehicle cleaning services from C2A

3. Environmental services

Environmental support services are in growing demand, particularly where recycling, waste sorting, or eWaste processing is required. These tasks are well-suited to supported workforces, who can deliver excellent outcomes.

C2A provides reliable teams to assist with

  • Recycling and waste stream sorting
  • Decommissioning electronic items (eWaste)
  • On-site separation and material handling
  • Environmental clean-ups

Environmental services: Who we help

  • Recycling facilities
  • eWaste processing facilities

Our teams work under supervision to maintain quality and safety. They are currently active across multiple sites in Victoria, supporting both metropolitan and regional clients.

See more: Environmental services from C2A

Social Procurement = Positive impact, delivered

When you choose a service provider like C2A, you're helping deliver real social change alongside contract outcomes. Every engagement creates:

We currently employ over 150 people with disability across 10 sites in Victoria. Every person we support is paid under the Supported Employment Services Award and guided by experienced Disability Support Workers to deliver consistent, quality results.

Looking for a Social Procurement Partner in Victoria?

Social procurement doesn’t need to be complex or difficult to arrange. With C2A, you gain a trusted, experienced partner that delivers what you need, while helping you meet your social procurement targets.

C2A is a Social Traders Certified Enterprise, and is fully compliant with the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework. Our operations are backed by quality management systems, safety standards and dedicated Business Managers who work closely with our clients to define requirements and finalise contracts.

Whether you need regular cleaning, short-term sorting support or year-round grounds care, C2A offers professional services with purpose.

Turn your procurement goals into real outcomes. Contact C2A today to explore how we can support your next project or provide the ongoing services of a dedicated and hard-working team.