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June 6, 2023

Upcoming Tenders

Contracts & Tenders /

  Upcoming Tenders   T4.20 E2 Minor and Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has earmarked the tender for release in August 2023. Project Status:  Market research and pre-tender development. Enquiries: For further information contact Maria Kyriacou, Category Manager, Engineering, Works, and Mobility via email. NPN4.13-1 Trucks Local Government […]

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  Upcoming Tenders   T4.20 E2 Minor and Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has earmarked the tender for release in August 2023. Project Status:  Market research and pre-tender development. Enquiries: For further information contact Maria Kyriacou, Category Manager, Engineering, Works, and Mobility via email. NPN4.13-1 Trucks Local Government

Modern Slavery Latest Figures

Sustainability /

Walk Free, an international human rights group that focusses on the eradication of modern slavery, has released its latest Global Slavery Index report. A global study that provides a picture of modern slavery as it exists across industries and countries. Concerningly, the global estimate of people living in modern slavery has increased by 10 million.

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Walk Free, an international human rights group that focusses on the eradication of modern slavery, has released its latest Global Slavery Index report. A global study that provides a picture of modern slavery as it exists across industries and countries. Concerningly, the global estimate of people living in modern slavery has increased by 10 million.

A Guide to Using LGP Contracts

Contracts & Tenders, Informative /

  Local Government Procurement (LGP) operates with the purpose to share and facilitate procurement expertise across the local government sector. As part of our value proposition, we continually work to develop and provide councils with the necessary tools and resources to help refine their procurement processes and get the most out of LGP’s contract suite.

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  Local Government Procurement (LGP) operates with the purpose to share and facilitate procurement expertise across the local government sector. As part of our value proposition, we continually work to develop and provide councils with the necessary tools and resources to help refine their procurement processes and get the most out of LGP’s contract suite.

The PPS Register: A Powerful Tool for Securing Your Interests

Informative /

The Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register is an essential legal tool for individuals and businesses. Developed to streamline and enhance the security of personal property transactions, the PPS Register can provide you with a reliable and efficient means of securing various assets and interests. This article aims to highlight key aspects of the PPS Register

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The Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register is an essential legal tool for individuals and businesses. Developed to streamline and enhance the security of personal property transactions, the PPS Register can provide you with a reliable and efficient means of securing various assets and interests. This article aims to highlight key aspects of the PPS Register

Collaborate with Councils in your Area

Informative /

Our procurement platform allows you to securely share panels, pre-qualified lists and common use agreements with neighbouring councils, who are also VendorPanel ‘Go to Market’ users. This premium enterprise functionality helps councils engage more efficiently with local suppliers, helping avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and increasing economies of scale. It can also result in up to 9.74% in cost avoidance per sourcing event, with the potential for further savings

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Our procurement platform allows you to securely share panels, pre-qualified lists and common use agreements with neighbouring councils, who are also VendorPanel ‘Go to Market’ users. This premium enterprise functionality helps councils engage more efficiently with local suppliers, helping avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and increasing economies of scale. It can also result in up to 9.74% in cost avoidance per sourcing event, with the potential for further savings

Introducing Anubhav Madan

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Who am I? I am known as a true ‘global citizen’, as I was born in India, grew up in Thailand, began studying in Singapore, began working in USA, finishing studying in the UK, before migrating and settling down here to Sydney. These days, outside of work, I’m found either buying baby-stuff, building baby-furniture, or

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Who am I? I am known as a true ‘global citizen’, as I was born in India, grew up in Thailand, began studying in Singapore, began working in USA, finishing studying in the UK, before migrating and settling down here to Sydney. These days, outside of work, I’m found either buying baby-stuff, building baby-furniture, or

Introducing Tania Lalor

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Who am I? Although born in Sydney, I spent most of my childhood in regional NSW and then in the Illawarra. Much of my adulthood has been spent in Sydney, but I recently relocated back to the beautiful Illawarra and am enjoy living by the beach and close to family. I have an Italian background

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Who am I? Although born in Sydney, I spent most of my childhood in regional NSW and then in the Illawarra. Much of my adulthood has been spent in Sydney, but I recently relocated back to the beautiful Illawarra and am enjoy living by the beach and close to family. I have an Italian background

Contract Amendments – May 2023

Contracts & Tenders /

LGP113-2   Traffic Management Services Traffic Control Services Pty Ltd has updated its pricing schedule. Atlas Traffic Management Pty Ltd (ABN 78 167 368 498 & ACN 167 368 498) has been temporarily suspended from the LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services effective from 6 April 2023. LGP will provide further update, should any change to this suspension

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LGP113-2   Traffic Management Services Traffic Control Services Pty Ltd has updated its pricing schedule. Atlas Traffic Management Pty Ltd (ABN 78 167 368 498 & ACN 167 368 498) has been temporarily suspended from the LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services effective from 6 April 2023. LGP will provide further update, should any change to this suspension

Featured Contracts

Contracts & Tenders /

Reduce risk, cost and time while increasing efficiency and outcomes in your procurement process.   To assist with your council’s energy, heavy vehicles, roadworks and hardware requirements, LGP would like to remind you of our contract panels that would reduce risk, cost and time and increase efficiency and outcomes. Energy Services – LGP319 This panel

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Reduce risk, cost and time while increasing efficiency and outcomes in your procurement process.   To assist with your council’s energy, heavy vehicles, roadworks and hardware requirements, LGP would like to remind you of our contract panels that would reduce risk, cost and time and increase efficiency and outcomes. Energy Services – LGP319 This panel

Webinar – Reducing Modern Slavery risks in Council Supply Chains

Sustainability /

LGP Consulting Products Webinar Series “Reducing modern slavery risks in council supply chains.” The first annual reporting period for modern slavery will very soon end and many councils are grappling with how they can effectively reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring within their supply chains. Under new legislation that came into effect on 1

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LGP Consulting Products Webinar Series “Reducing modern slavery risks in council supply chains.” The first annual reporting period for modern slavery will very soon end and many councils are grappling with how they can effectively reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring within their supply chains. Under new legislation that came into effect on 1

Want to Get Accredited for Becoming a Successful Leader and Manager?

Our Services /

Register your interest for this up-to-date Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) offered by LG Training Academy (code 45450)!   Build and enhance your knowledge and skills in leadership and management!   LG Training Academy (LGTA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) owned by LGP and supported by LGNSW. It offers several accredited qualifications including this one

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Register your interest for this up-to-date Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) offered by LG Training Academy (code 45450)!   Build and enhance your knowledge and skills in leadership and management!   LG Training Academy (LGTA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) owned by LGP and supported by LGNSW. It offers several accredited qualifications including this one

Upcoming Procurement and Contracting Courses – Enrol Now!

Our Services /

PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Starts 01 Aug 2023) In partnership with Major Training Services Pty. Ltd. (code 90748), LGP delivers several procurement and contracting qualifications including this upcoming one! Overview This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public

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PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Starts 01 Aug 2023) In partnership with Major Training Services Pty. Ltd. (code 90748), LGP delivers several procurement and contracting qualifications including this upcoming one! Overview This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a procurement and contract manager in the public

LGP Regional Training- Tamworth (28 June)

Sustainability, Our Services /

Attend training course/s locally.  Plan and Enrol Now.   We have received a mixed response around the course/s of interest from the region so far. Depending on the registrations received over the coming weeks, we will take a call on the course/s to be delivered. If the number permits, we can possibly run course/s on Day

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Attend training course/s locally.  Plan and Enrol Now.   We have received a mixed response around the course/s of interest from the region so far. Depending on the registrations received over the coming weeks, we will take a call on the course/s to be delivered. If the number permits, we can possibly run course/s on Day

Willoughby City Council Addressing Modern Slavery Risk in Procurement

Sustainability /

Following the introduction of the NSW Modern Slavery Amendment Act 2021, NSW councils from 1 July 2022 must take reasonable steps to ensure that goods and services procured by and for the council are not the product of modern slavery. Additionally, a council’s annual report must contain a statement of the steps taken. In response

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Following the introduction of the NSW Modern Slavery Amendment Act 2021, NSW councils from 1 July 2022 must take reasonable steps to ensure that goods and services procured by and for the council are not the product of modern slavery. Additionally, a council’s annual report must contain a statement of the steps taken. In response

Methods of Evaluating Price in Tenders – Part 5

Contracts & Tenders, Informative /

This month we continue explanation of the many methods to evaluate and compare offers.  You will recall we listed the following methods in our May article: Value Scoring: Cost effectiveness ratio Relative Value Cost (RVC) This month, we’ll cover the last four methods from the original list i.e. Price Quality Method (PQM) Quality Value Method

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This month we continue explanation of the many methods to evaluate and compare offers.  You will recall we listed the following methods in our May article: Value Scoring: Cost effectiveness ratio Relative Value Cost (RVC) This month, we’ll cover the last four methods from the original list i.e. Price Quality Method (PQM) Quality Value Method

Next Stop is Sydney After Greater Hume & Dubbo

Events /

The well attended Greater Hume Network event ran at Holbrook in May. With travelling times greater in some regions, LGP appreciates the effort made by the representing staff from all of the eight councils. The day was opened by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP and Evelyn Arnold, GM Greater Hume Council, both provided insightful updates

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The well attended Greater Hume Network event ran at Holbrook in May. With travelling times greater in some regions, LGP appreciates the effort made by the representing staff from all of the eight councils. The day was opened by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP and Evelyn Arnold, GM Greater Hume Council, both provided insightful updates

Message from the CEO – June 2023

Featured Article /

As we move towards closing out FY23, LGP would like to thank the level of unprecedented support provided by councils and suppliers under our contracts.  Below are some key statistics that outline how strong that support has been: Over the last 5 years we can see: $4b in spend through all contracts $1b in spend

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As we move towards closing out FY23, LGP would like to thank the level of unprecedented support provided by councils and suppliers under our contracts.  Below are some key statistics that outline how strong that support has been: Over the last 5 years we can see: $4b in spend through all contracts $1b in spend