The contract will commence May 2026 for an initial term of seven years with options to extend for up to a further 13 years. The new contract is designed to provide more efficient and effective clothing capabilities and aims to provide contemporary customer experience for Defence personnel.
The new contract will see Ventia partner with experienced Australian organisations to deliver clothing design and supply, warehousing, distribution, and clothing store services. We will be the single Industry Partner accountable to Defence. This approach ensures specialist expertise is applied to all relevant scope requirements, while providing a compelling value proposition for the Commonwealth.
Dean Banks, Ventia’s Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer said,
We are proud of our 36-year history supporting the Australian Defence Force. This new contract is a strong endorsement of our growing presence and capability in the Australian Defence market. It reinforces our position as a trusted partner and highlights the depth of our expertise to deliver integrated solutions in complex environments.