Should Government Agencies Consolidate Suppliers to Improve Efficiency?
Government agencies can standardise procurement by consolidating suppliers, reducing administration and improving visibility across purchasing.
September 11, 2026
Buyer Guides
COS Buyer Guides provide practical answers to common workplace, education and procurement questions. Developed using COS’s experience supplying Australian businesses, schools, government and healthcare organisations, these guides help procurement teams and workplace decision-makers compare products, assess suppliers and make informed purchasing decisions.
How Can Government Agencies Standardise Procurement Across Departments?
Standardise procurement across departments with approved suppliers, product lists, centralised ordering and reporting for better spend control.
September 9, 2026
How Can Agencies Gain Better Control Over Procurement Spend and Compliance?
Better control over procurement spend is not just a finance issue. It is a compliance, governance and service delivery issue.
September 8, 2026
How Do I Find My COS Parent Portal Order Confirmation?
When you complete an order on the COS Parent Portal, order confirmation is sent automatically to the email address you provided at checkout.
September 1, 2026
Can I Order School Packs for Multiple Children on the COS Parent Portal?
Whether you have kids in different levels or at different schools, the good news is you can order school packs for multiple kids on the COS Parent Portal.
September 1, 2026
How Do I Find and Order School Packs on the COS Parent Portal?
The Parent Portal shows mandatory and optional school packs that are ready to browse and order so you know what your child needs for the year ahead.
August 27, 2026
How Do I Log Into the COS Parent Portal?
The COS Parent Portal is where families go to view and order school supply packs online. It is a dedicated platform, separate from the main COS website.
August 27, 2026
How Do I Manage and Track My COS Back to School Order?
A back to school order can be tracked and managed differently by a school administrator using the BTS portal or a parent using the Parent Portal.
August 25, 2026
How Do I Set Up and Use the COS Back to School Portal?
The COS Back to School portal is the school-side platform used to set up, manage, and track student stationery and supply pack ordering.
August 24, 2026