The SAMP program saves companies time and money. It provides funds for networks and specialist consultants to work with project developers to identify supply opportunities for capable and competitive Australian companies. SAMP seeks to increase opportunities for Australian industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in major projects and increase access to global supply markets for major projects. The Industry Capability Network Limited (ICNL) administers SAMP on behalf of the Australian Government.
The Australian Government will provide an extra $8.5 million over four years to the Industry Capability Network (ICN) through the Supplier Access to Major Projects (SAMP) program. The money will be used to target the sectors offering the biggest opportunities and the sectors most likely to benefit from knowing more about Australian industry capabilities. Examples might include urban transport, water management, renewable energy, information and communication technology, and health services.
Since its inception in 1997 SAMP has provided more than $13.4 million to facilitate opportunities for Australian companies to participate in more than 134 major projects. ICNL estimates that under SAMP, Australian companies have won contracts worth more than $2.8 billion for work that could have gone to overseas competitors.
Further information, including program guidelines and application forms, is available from the ICNL website or your State/Territory ICN office.
ICNL and SAMP Australia Evaluation
An evaluation of the ICNL and SAMP Australia programs was conducted by the then Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources in 2007. The evaluation examined the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the programs and how they accord with the objectives of the 2001 Australian Industry Participation National Framework. An Executive Summary of the evaluation report is available for download.
Australian Industry Participation: Overview