Local Government Procurement

July 3, 2023

LGP Annual Conference 2023

LGP is excited to announce the upcoming LGP Annual Conference, the premier procurement conference within NSW Local Government, to be held on 17 and 18 October 2023 in Sydney. This conference brings together professionals from various fields, including Procurement, Infrastructure, Engineering, Sustainability, Information Technology and Finance, who are instrumental in achieving strategic objectives and goals …

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Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Starts 01 Aug 2023) Enrol Now!

PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Starts 01 Aug 2023) Enrol Now!   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 …

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LGP Regional Training – Albury – 23 August

Attend training course/s locally.  Plan and Enrol Now.   The first regional training program of the year was successfully delivered in Tamworth during 28-29 June 2023. Around 23 participants from across different councils in the region benefitted from the program and we received an excellent feedback from them. Tamworth Regional Training Session in progress. Next up …

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Get Accredited and become a Successful Leader & Manager

Build and enhance your knowledge and skills in leadership and management. Course duration: 56 weeks Course fee: A flat fee of $4,500 (GST free) Register now for this up-to-date Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) offered by LG Training Academy (code 45450). LG Training Academy (LGTA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) owned by LGP and supported …

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A Tale of Two Delegations

Delegations of Authority versus Financial Delegations and their implication for councils when using LGP Contracts. As we know, the use of contracts established by Local Government Procurement (LGP) is an exemption from Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). This means that when councils use LGP contracts, the open tendering requirements set out …

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Lismore City Council Introduces Payapps

Lismore City Council undertakes Construction and Infrastructure Projects across multiple organisation disciplines, with many staff responsible for management of contracts and the associated payment claim process. This decentralised model can present challenges around commercial oversight, understanding and alignment with Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) requirements, contractual responses, and consistency. The process for payment …

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Current and 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 Procurement with the …

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Manage both Grants and Contracts with one VendorPanel Solution

Grants were a hot topic at the recent ALGA National Conference in Canberra, with a push from Australian councils to receive more allocations from State and Federal Governments. Grants can help support economic recovery and regional development, but they do mean more planning and reporting for councils to ensure funds are being managed properly. VendorPanel’s …

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