About Us

 
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David Marchant

Founder & Managing Director

Inform Economics

Inform Economics is a specialist economics and financial consultancy, partnering with Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and the not-for-profit sector.

We help our clients by applying the tools and techniques of economic and financial analysis to assess impact, demonstrate value, inform decision-making and support funding proposals.

In 2026, we celebrate 20 years of providing independent, practical and evidence-based advice.

 

Key areas of expertise

Our team has deep expertise in:

  • cost-benefit analysis, including for government advertising

  • business case development

  • economic evaluation

  • economic impact analysis

  • impact assessment

  • financial analysis and modelling

  • training and capability building

 

Sectors

We have proven capability across a range of sectors, including:

Education, skills and jobs

  • education

  • skills, employment, and vocational education and training (VET)

  • work-integrated learning and internships

  • workforce attraction and recruitment

Economy, places and infrastructure

  • infrastructure

  • transport

  • tourism and events

  • arts and culture

Environment, primary industries and resilience

  • environment

  • disaster recovery, resilience and risk reduction

  • emergency management (bushfire, storms, floods and emergency response)

  • agriculture

Government services, digital and communications

  • government advertising

  • government services

  • technology, innovation and cyber security

  • civic governance and elections

Health and wellbeing

  • preventive health

  • population health and behaviour change campaigns

  • cancer prevention and screening

  • health service capacity and demand planning

Safety and social policy

  • workplace safety

  • road and maritime safety

  • responsible gambling

  • public sector risk & insurance

  • family & relationship support services

  • disability and inclusion services

  • social and affordable housing, including rental subsidies and other supports

 

How to engage us

Commonwealth Government Management Advisory Services Panel (SON3751667)

Inform Economics is an approved supplier under the Commonwealth Government’s Management Advisory Services Panel (SON3751667) for Financial and Economic Analysis services. Our capabilities under the Panel include:

  • benchmarking, economic, econometric, mathematical and financial modelling and analysis

  • business cases

  • competition and market analysis

  • cost-benefit analysis

  • economic advice

  • regulatory and policy analysis

  • data analytics

  • supply and demand management and forecasting

The Panel is:

  • mandatory for non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs) subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013

  • optional for corporate Commonwealth entities (CCEs), Commonwealth companies (CCs), and Government Business Enterprises (GBEs) authorised to use the Panel

SME procurement requirements (from 17 November 2025)

  • for procurements below $125,000 (including GST), NCEs must invite only SMEs, unless an exception applies

  • for procurements of $125,000 (including GST) and above, at least one SME must be included in the RFQ process

  • for other entities using the Panel, Finance guidance states that each RFQ should include at least one SME

Inform Economics is an SME and an Australian business for the purpose of these procurement settings.

Our supplier profile on AusTender can be found here.

 

NSW Government Performance and Management Services Scheme (SCM005)

Inform Economics is a Full Prequalification supplier under the NSW Government Performance and Management Services Scheme (SCM005).

We are prequalified in the following categories:

  • strategy development and planning (1a)

  • strategic business cases (1b)

  • business performance reviews (1c)

  • cost management (1f)

  • accounting services (5a)

  • financial/economic advisory services (5f)

As a NSW-based small business (1–19 FTE), Inform Economics qualifies as an SME under NSW Government procurement rules.

Under the NSW Government SME and Regional Procurement Policy:

  • agencies must first consider SMEs for procurements valued under $3 million, where direct purchasing is permitted

  • engaging SMEs supports Government policy objectives and procurement targets

Engaging Inform Economics supports these requirements while providing direct access to specialist economic advisory capability.

Our supplier profile with the NSW Government can be found here .

 

Victoria Government - Supplier Hub

Inform Economics is a registered supplier on the Victorian Government’s Supplier Hub.

Victorian Government departments and agencies can identify and engage Inform Economics through the Supplier Hub in accordance with Victorian Government procurement processes.

 

Australian Government - Department of Health

Inform Economics was an approved provider under the Australian Government Department of Health’s Health Economic Services Panel. That panel ceased in April 2023. These services are now procured through the Commonwealth Government’s Management Advisory Services Panel (SON3751667), of which Inform Economics remains an approved supplier.

Relevant service areas included:

  • economic evaluation of health services, programs and policies

  • economic modelling of health services, programs and policies

  • analysis and advice on health care financing and payment mechanisms

  • input into health system priority setting

  • advice on health system performance monitoring

  • development of regulatory impact statements

  • literature reviews on health economics-related issues

 

SME procurement pathways

Commonwealth Procurement Rules

Inform Economics is classified as a small or medium enterprise (SME) under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (effective 17 November 2025). This classification supports Australian Government agencies to meet their SME procurement commitments, including:

  • at least 25% of procurement, by value, sourced from SMEs across non-corporate Commonwealth entities

  • a target that 40% of contracts, by value, with an individual value of up to $20 million are awarded to SMEs

NSW Government SME and Regional Procurement Policy

Inform Economics is classified as a small business under the NSW Government’s SME and Regional Procurement Policy. This enables NSW Government agencies to engage Inform Economics under streamlined procurement pathways, including:

  • first consideration of SMEs for procurements up to $3 million, where direct purchasing is permitted, including via prequalification schemes and panels

  • direct negotiation and engagement for procurements up to and including $250,000 (excluding construction), including where mandated procurement arrangements apply (PBD 2023-03)