MAS Panel (Management Advisory Services Panel)

Management Advisory Services (MAS) Panel (SON3751667)

Centium is prequalified to deliver Management Advisory Services to Commonwealth entities via the Whole-of-Australian-Government Management Advisory Services (MAS) Panel (SON3751667). The MAS Panel is a coordinated procurement managed by the Department of Finance that streamlines engagement with specialist providers such as Centium.. Use is mandatory for Non-corporate Commonwealth Entities (NCEs); while Corporate Commonwealth Entities and Commonwealth companies may opt in via a Deed of Participation.

Centium and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs): SME and Australian Ownership Statement

Centium is a proudly Australian-owned and operated small-to-medium enterprise (SME). We are committed to supporting the objectives of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, including the Australian Government’s policy to source from SMEs and Australian suppliers, especially for procurements under the relevant SME threshold.

As an Australian SME, Centium:

• Is locally owned and managed, with all operations based in Australia.
• Delivers services that support local jobs, economic growth, and capability development.
• Offers flexibility, responsiveness, and value for money for projects under the SME procurement threshold.
• Meets the CPRs’ requirements for encouraging competition and supporting Australian industry participation.

By engaging Centium, agencies can be confident they are meeting the intent of the CPRs to support Australian SMEs and contribute to a strong local supply chain.

Why procure Centium via the MAS Panel

• Consistent, efficient access to vetted providers under a single Head Agreement.
• Clear scope and process, with RFQ and Order for Services templates available to agencies.
• Panel term is managed by Finance and is refreshable; always check the Finance site for current status before approaching us.
• Centium is 100% Australian owned and eligible to be invited for all tenders below $125,000.

Centium’s MAS service coverage

Centium is approved on the MAS Panel across key Corporate, Risk, Governance, Internal Audit and Probity areas listed on the Government Panels page, including: Internal Audit – Audit & Assurance; Strategic Risk Management; Compliance & Fraud; Probity Advisory & Probity Auditing (non-legal); Business Continuity; Governance & Organisational Capability.

Related services

• Internal Audit – Audit & Assurance
• Risk Management
• Fraud & Corruption (Compliance & Fraud)
• Business Continuity
• Probity Advisory (non-legal)
• Governance & Organisational Capability

Typical engagements

• Internal audit programs and targeted assurance reviews
• Enterprise risk frameworks, risk workshops and risk appetite statements
• Probity advisory and probity audits for procurements and major projects
• Fraud & corruption control frameworks, investigations and controls testing
• Business continuity and resilience (BCP/BCM) planning and exercises
• Governance reviews and compliance uplift

Who can use the MAS Panel?

• NCEs: must use the MAS Panel for in-scope consultancy services.
• CCEs & Commonwealth companies (incl. GBEs): may opt in via a Deed of Participation from Finance.

How to engage Centium via MAS (3 steps)

1. Confirm scope: ensure the requirement is in-scope consultancy under the MAS definition.
2. Request quotes (RFQ): approach Centium (and others if required) in the relevant Service Subcategory, referencing SON3751667.
3. Order for Services: issue an Order under the MAS Head Agreement.

Ready to proceed?

Request a MAS Panel quote → https://centium.com.au/contact-us/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MAS Panel?


A Whole-of-Government panel that lets Commonwealth entities procure consultancy services efficiently under a common set of terms.

What services are in scope?


MAS covers Financial, Corporate and Commercial advisory services with detailed service categories/sub-categories published by Finance (see Scope of Services guide).

Is MAS mandatory?


Yes, for NCEs subject to the PGPA Act; other Commonwealth entities may opt in via Deed of Participation.

Is Centium an SME?

Centium is a proudly Australian-owned and operated small-to-medium enterprise (SME). Centium meets the CPRs’ requirements for encouraging competition and supporting Australian industry participation, and is eligible to be invited for all tenders below $125,000.