Local Government Procurement

March 4, 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) VS Sustainability: Why it is Important for Local Government

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have gained significant attraction in the context of sustainability and responsible investment. As organisations increasingly prioritise sustainability in their business practices, it becomes imperative to understand the nuances between the sustainability and ESG terms and how procurement and tendering function in local government can embed ESG …

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Register for Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Looking to gain accreditation for the pursuit of excellence in leadership and business management? Register for the nationally recognised qualifications offered by LG Training Academy (code 45450)!   LG Training Academy (LGTA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) owned by LGP and supported by LGNSW. It offers several accredited qualifications targeted specifically at the local government sector. …

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User Guide – Using and Amending LGP Customer Contracts

In order to better enable councils’ use of LGP Contracts, the Business Development Team have developed a series of how-to-guides that demonstrate best practice for procurement through LGP panel arrangements. Part One “Guide to Using LGP Contracts” details the steps to engage LGP Approved Contractors through VendorPanel in the RfQ process, and Part Two “Guide …

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LGTA Capability Development Forums – Tamworth on 10 April 2024

Explore the needs and ways to accelerate the skills enhancement journey to be future-ready. Register and attend this forum locally.   As LGP launches a new series of forums for LG Training Academy (RTO code 45450), its Registered Training Organisation (RTO), excitement is building. These forums are designed to facilitate in-depth discussions and knowledge-sharing on …

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Upcoming Tenders – March 2024

T4.20 E2 Minor and Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has closed 27 October 2023. Project Status:  Compliance and Evaluation. Enquiries: For further information contact Tender Team, via email.   T1.15-2 E1 IT&C Product, Services and Consulting – Refresh Panel Local Government Procurement has closed 25 October 2023. Project …

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How to Engage and Use Labour Hire and Temporary Staffing

There are a number of approaches that councils can maintain to maximise the effectiveness of using labour hire and temporary staff. When employing temporary staff, it is important to provide clear expectations to your agency, maintain proper communication channels with the consultants, and ensure compliance with council’s requirements and expectations.  This will limit any confusion …

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Best Of Both Worlds

LGP’s Consulting & Training Webinar is happening on March 12th, have you registered yet? The purpose of this webinar is to showcase the scope & opportunities available from LGP’s own Consulting & Training teams. Joining us on the day will be Margret Szanto (F-IACCM) – Head of Consulting & Niv Roy (M.Sc. (IT), PGDBA, PhD, …

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From the CEO’s Desk

Last month we delivered our ESG webinar.  Our newest member in the LGP Consulting Team, Dr Hadi Rezaei Vandchali shared with our large audience examples and benefits of ESG – Environment, Social and Governance as it relates to procurement.  The webinar was a strategy to start bringing a greater sense of awareness towards ESG across …

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