Local Government Procurement

October 3, 2023

Understanding & Elevating Key Competencies for Leadership and Management Roles – Webinar

LGNSW, in collaboration with LG Training Academy (LGTA), will host a free webinar on 26 October 2023 focussing on the key competencies needed for leadership and management roles and how to hone and sharpen them. LG Training Academy is owned by Local Government Procurement (LGP). During the webinar, we’ll gauge these competencies and explore how […]

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LGNSW, in collaboration with LG Training Academy (LGTA), will host a free webinar on 26 October 2023 focussing on the key competencies needed for leadership and management roles and how to hone and sharpen them. LG Training Academy is owned by Local Government Procurement (LGP). During the webinar, we’ll gauge these competencies and explore how

Contract Amendments – September 2023

LGP1107-3 Operating Lease Services to cover ICT, Photocopiers, Multi-Function Devices, Printers and Other Office Equipment This contract has been extended and agreed to by the panel and the contract has been extended to 30 September 2024. Vestone Capital Pty Limited LGP113-2   Traffic Management Services JHA Recruitment & Staff @ Work Pty Ltd t/as Spinifex Recruiting

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LGP1107-3 Operating Lease Services to cover ICT, Photocopiers, Multi-Function Devices, Printers and Other Office Equipment This contract has been extended and agreed to by the panel and the contract has been extended to 30 September 2024. Vestone Capital Pty Limited LGP113-2   Traffic Management Services JHA Recruitment & Staff @ Work Pty Ltd t/as Spinifex Recruiting

VendorPanel 101 – Tip 3

Hello again, can you believe it’s October already? A quick recap – by now you’ve got access to VendorPanel, logged in & are becoming comfortable with the portal. This month I wanted to explore the tab highlighted in red below – “Browse suppliers by category”. Clicking the link opens the below & you may be

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Hello again, can you believe it’s October already? A quick recap – by now you’ve got access to VendorPanel, logged in & are becoming comfortable with the portal. This month I wanted to explore the tab highlighted in red below – “Browse suppliers by category”. Clicking the link opens the below & you may be

LGP offers a Wide Array of Contracts

LGP offers a wide array of IT&C products, consulting, and services designed to evolve with your technology needs. Explore our comprehensive waste solutions, including mobile garbage bins, FOGO-related products, industrial containers, static compactors and related services. LGP contracts streamline procurement, reduce risk, boost efficiency, and save costs. Elevate your procurement strategy with us today. IT&C Products, Consulting

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LGP offers a wide array of IT&C products, consulting, and services designed to evolve with your technology needs. Explore our comprehensive waste solutions, including mobile garbage bins, FOGO-related products, industrial containers, static compactors and related services. LGP contracts streamline procurement, reduce risk, boost efficiency, and save costs. Elevate your procurement strategy with us today. IT&C Products, Consulting

From the CEO’s Desk

In October we all come together again at the 2023 LGP Annual Conference, at Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October. The theme is “Connect l Leverage l Achieve”.  These three terms we feel are critical in the practice of managing council expenditure.  Our speakers have been specifically selected to

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In October we all come together again at the 2023 LGP Annual Conference, at Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October. The theme is “Connect l Leverage l Achieve”.  These three terms we feel are critical in the practice of managing council expenditure.  Our speakers have been specifically selected to

Why use Temporary Staffing through an Agency on LGP 808-4?

There are many reasons why Councils in NSW can benefit from using labour hire and temporary staffing through Local Government Procurement Contract 808-4 (LGP808-4). This article summarises and outlines the main benefits as well as some of the less obvious positive aspects of engaging temporary and casual staff. Key Benefits: Flexibility and scalability: Local Councils

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There are many reasons why Councils in NSW can benefit from using labour hire and temporary staffing through Local Government Procurement Contract 808-4 (LGP808-4). This article summarises and outlines the main benefits as well as some of the less obvious positive aspects of engaging temporary and casual staff. Key Benefits: Flexibility and scalability: Local Councils

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (Starts 13 Dec 2023) Enrol Now!

PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (Starts 13 Dec 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 occupational specific competencies for those responsible for the procurement of goods and services. It covers

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PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (Starts 13 Dec 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 occupational specific competencies for those responsible for the procurement of goods and services. It covers

LGP Regional Training – 15 & 29 November

LGP Regional Training- Queanbeyan (15 November) and Port Macquarie/Coffs Harbour ( 29 November) – Plan and Enrol Now.   Our strategy to make training available locally in the regional locations has proven quite effective over the years. During 2023 so far, we successfully delivered three regional training programs in Tamworth, Albury, and Dubbo with around 80 participants.

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LGP Regional Training- Queanbeyan (15 November) and Port Macquarie/Coffs Harbour ( 29 November) – Plan and Enrol Now.   Our strategy to make training available locally in the regional locations has proven quite effective over the years. During 2023 so far, we successfully delivered three regional training programs in Tamworth, Albury, and Dubbo with around 80 participants.

Upcoming Tenders – October 2023

T4.20 E2 Minor and Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has released the Tender in August 2023. Project Status:  Out in the Market. Enquiries: For further information contact Maria Kyriacou, Category Manager, Engineering, Works, and Mobility via email. T1.15-2 E1 IT&C Product, Services and Consulting – Refresh Panel Local

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T4.20 E2 Minor and Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has released the Tender in August 2023. Project Status:  Out in the Market. Enquiries: For further information contact Maria Kyriacou, Category Manager, Engineering, Works, and Mobility via email. T1.15-2 E1 IT&C Product, Services and Consulting – Refresh Panel Local

Introducing Mihaela Stancu

Who am I I am originally from Constanta, a town on the Black Sea coast of Romania. So yes, I come from Dracula’s country, but I am not a vampire, trust me (??😊). My husband and I lived in UK for a couple of years and in 2010 we moved to Sydney. We have a

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Who am I I am originally from Constanta, a town on the Black Sea coast of Romania. So yes, I come from Dracula’s country, but I am not a vampire, trust me (??😊). My husband and I lived in UK for a couple of years and in 2010 we moved to Sydney. We have a

Reducing Fleet Emissions: The University of Tasmania’s Journey to a Greener Fleet

The University of Tasmania is the leading university globally on climate action according to the renowned Times Higher Education (THE). THE’s Impact Rankings have positioned the University as #1 worldwide for climate action, holding the top spot for both 2022 and 2023. The University’s vehicle fleet is a large, complex fleet of standard and specialised

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The University of Tasmania is the leading university globally on climate action according to the renowned Times Higher Education (THE). THE’s Impact Rankings have positioned the University as #1 worldwide for climate action, holding the top spot for both 2022 and 2023. The University’s vehicle fleet is a large, complex fleet of standard and specialised

VendorPanel Gold Sponsor at the LGP Conference 2023

The weather is hotting up and the sun is shining – that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the LGP conference! We’re delighted to return as this year’s Gold Sponsor at the LGP conference, providing us with another wonderful opportunity to reconnect with many of you during this engaging two-day event. We will be hosting two

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The weather is hotting up and the sun is shining – that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the LGP conference! We’re delighted to return as this year’s Gold Sponsor at the LGP conference, providing us with another wonderful opportunity to reconnect with many of you during this engaging two-day event. We will be hosting two

Introducing Michelle Despas

Who am I? I am an energetic and passionate leader of people, and my role at LGP is to drive the strategies and initiatives that support our greatest asset. I was born and bred in Sydney, migrating from the Hills to the Northern Beaches, which has been home for 20+ years.  I am married to

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Who am I? I am an energetic and passionate leader of people, and my role at LGP is to drive the strategies and initiatives that support our greatest asset. I was born and bred in Sydney, migrating from the Hills to the Northern Beaches, which has been home for 20+ years.  I am married to

Introducing Horst Rossmann

Who am I? I was born and raised in a small town in Austria, close to the Swiss border and I am the ‘ultimate middle-child’, because I have three older and three younger siblings. After finishing an apprenticeship as chef and waiter and a hospitality management degree, I worked in the hospitality industry in Austria,

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Who am I? I was born and raised in a small town in Austria, close to the Swiss border and I am the ‘ultimate middle-child’, because I have three older and three younger siblings. After finishing an apprenticeship as chef and waiter and a hospitality management degree, I worked in the hospitality industry in Austria,