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LGP Annual Conference 2025

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We’re excited to announce that planning is well underway for the 2025 LGP Annual Conference, taking place from 21–22 October at the scenic Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney. This is LGP’s flagship event, designed to bring together local government professionals, industry experts, and suppliers from across NSW for two days of learning, networking and practical […]

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We’re excited to announce that planning is well underway for the 2025 LGP Annual Conference, taking place from 21–22 October at the scenic Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney. This is LGP’s flagship event, designed to bring together local government professionals, industry experts, and suppliers from across NSW for two days of learning, networking and practical

CEO’s Desk – July 2025

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For LGP, July marks the start of our countdown to LGP’s Annual Conference. On Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October, we’ll be welcoming hundreds of people back to Doltone House, Darling Island for what’s set to be another standout event. The speaker program will be finalised over the next few weeks, and delegate registrations will

CEO’s Desk – July 2025 Read More »

For LGP, July marks the start of our countdown to LGP’s Annual Conference. On Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October, we’ll be welcoming hundreds of people back to Doltone House, Darling Island for what’s set to be another standout event. The speaker program will be finalised over the next few weeks, and delegate registrations will

2025 LGP Awards – Nominations Now Open

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Across New South Wales, procurement professionals and contractors are helping local government deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for their communities. Whether you’re managing a transformative project, leading with innovation, or quietly driving real impact behind the scenes – your work deserves recognition. The 2025 Local Government Procurement (LGP) Awards are now open for nominations, and

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Across New South Wales, procurement professionals and contractors are helping local government deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for their communities. Whether you’re managing a transformative project, leading with innovation, or quietly driving real impact behind the scenes – your work deserves recognition. The 2025 Local Government Procurement (LGP) Awards are now open for nominations, and

Advance Your Career with a Double Diploma in Leadership & Business

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Looking to upskill in leadership and business operations? Don’t miss your chance to join the upcoming Double Diploma intake starting August 2025. Delivered by LG Training Academy (RTO Code 45450) – owned by LGP and supported by LGNSW – this streamlined program combines: BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB50120 – Diploma of Business

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Looking to upskill in leadership and business operations? Don’t miss your chance to join the upcoming Double Diploma intake starting August 2025. Delivered by LG Training Academy (RTO Code 45450) – owned by LGP and supported by LGNSW – this streamlined program combines: BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB50120 – Diploma of Business

Are You Truly Evaluating Value for Money?

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As all local government procurement professionals know, assessing value for money is at the heart of why we go to so much effort when evaluating quotes and tenders. But have you ever stopped to consider how you evaluate your quotes and tenders, and whether your method is the most effective way to identify the supplier

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As all local government procurement professionals know, assessing value for money is at the heart of why we go to so much effort when evaluating quotes and tenders. But have you ever stopped to consider how you evaluate your quotes and tenders, and whether your method is the most effective way to identify the supplier

Upcoming Networking Events for Councils – July & August 2025

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LGP’s in-person networking events bring councils together to learn from peers, unpack emerging procurement topics, and hear from industry experts. Each session features a tailored agenda, guest speakers, and time to connect with colleagues. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Griffith Networking Meeting: Procurement & Engineering Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025Time: 9:00 am – 3:00

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LGP’s in-person networking events bring councils together to learn from peers, unpack emerging procurement topics, and hear from industry experts. Each session features a tailored agenda, guest speakers, and time to connect with colleagues. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Griffith Networking Meeting: Procurement & Engineering Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025Time: 9:00 am – 3:00

Meet the Team – Kyle Stuart

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Who am I? Hi I’m Kyle, I’m a part of the People & Culture team here at LGP. When I’m not at work I’m typically at a café with a friend, reading at home, swimming or in the gym. Once a fortnight I also run a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign with 5 of my friends

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Who am I? Hi I’m Kyle, I’m a part of the People & Culture team here at LGP. When I’m not at work I’m typically at a café with a friend, reading at home, swimming or in the gym. Once a fortnight I also run a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign with 5 of my friends

Extension of RFT Closing Date – T12.08-5 Consulting Services

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) wishes to advise that the closing date for RFT T12.08-5 – Consulting Services has been extended. Key Information: New RFT Deadline: 2:00 PM (AEST), Friday 18 July 2025 Lodgement: All submissions must be lodged via eProcure Important: Late or emailed submissions will not be accepted Deliverables under the new contract include:

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) wishes to advise that the closing date for RFT T12.08-5 – Consulting Services has been extended. Key Information: New RFT Deadline: 2:00 PM (AEST), Friday 18 July 2025 Lodgement: All submissions must be lodged via eProcure Important: Late or emailed submissions will not be accepted Deliverables under the new contract include:

LGP Training – Upcoming Courses

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The Essentials of Project ManagementDate: Thursday 21 August 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: Sydney or OnlineFee: $700 + GSTCourse Outline | Register NowLearn how to plan, execute, monitor, and review projects effectively. Regional Training – TamworthDate: Wednesday 17 September 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: TamworthFee: $750 + GSTCourse Outline | Register NowCourses offered

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The Essentials of Project ManagementDate: Thursday 21 August 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: Sydney or OnlineFee: $700 + GSTCourse Outline | Register NowLearn how to plan, execute, monitor, and review projects effectively. Regional Training – TamworthDate: Wednesday 17 September 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: TamworthFee: $750 + GSTCourse Outline | Register NowCourses offered

LGP Tender Status Updates July

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Below is a summary of recent and upcoming tenders managed by Local Government Procurement, including key dates, project statuses, and contract commencement timelines. T11.07-4 Lease and Finance Services (Selective Tender) Status: Closed on 10 June 2025Project Status: Evaluation stageContract Start Date: July 2025Enquiries: Stefanie Zhang, Category Manager – ICT & Corporate Services T1.13-3 Traffic Management

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Below is a summary of recent and upcoming tenders managed by Local Government Procurement, including key dates, project statuses, and contract commencement timelines. T11.07-4 Lease and Finance Services (Selective Tender) Status: Closed on 10 June 2025Project Status: Evaluation stageContract Start Date: July 2025Enquiries: Stefanie Zhang, Category Manager – ICT & Corporate Services T1.13-3 Traffic Management

LGP First Nations Procurement Scheme Now Live

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LGP is very excited to announce that our First Nations Procurement Scheme is now live in VendorPanel. Through the Scheme, LGP aims to connect NSW council buyers with First Nations enterprises to develop mutually beneficial business relationships. LGP has long recognised the value of supporting business diversity and is proud to deliver this sector-first solution

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LGP is very excited to announce that our First Nations Procurement Scheme is now live in VendorPanel. Through the Scheme, LGP aims to connect NSW council buyers with First Nations enterprises to develop mutually beneficial business relationships. LGP has long recognised the value of supporting business diversity and is proud to deliver this sector-first solution

CEO’s Desk – June 2025

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So many new initiatives from LGP at the moment, our team is doing some of its best work right now. This month, we’re proud to officially launch the First Nations Procurement Scheme. More than 50 First Nations businesses will soon be available on VendorPanel for all 128 NSW councils to search, engage, and do business

CEO’s Desk – June 2025 Read More »

So many new initiatives from LGP at the moment, our team is doing some of its best work right now. This month, we’re proud to officially launch the First Nations Procurement Scheme. More than 50 First Nations businesses will soon be available on VendorPanel for all 128 NSW councils to search, engage, and do business

Tender Notification: Consulting Services (T12.08-5)

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This is a notification to all LGP customers that a new tender for Consulting Services (T12.08-5) has been released on Friday, 30 May 2025. Important Information This is a new tender.All interested parties — including current LGP-approved suppliers and potential new suppliers — must register on eProcure and submit a formal tender response to be

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This is a notification to all LGP customers that a new tender for Consulting Services (T12.08-5) has been released on Friday, 30 May 2025. Important Information This is a new tender.All interested parties — including current LGP-approved suppliers and potential new suppliers — must register on eProcure and submit a formal tender response to be

From Concept to Contract: Why Procurement is an Engineer’s Best Ally

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In every council project – from stormwater upgrades to new community infrastructure – engineers are often the first to identify a need, shape the technical requirements, and propose a solution. But between idea and implementation lies a crucial enabler: procurement. Too often, procurement is seen as a separate, transactional process. In reality, it’s a strategic

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In every council project – from stormwater upgrades to new community infrastructure – engineers are often the first to identify a need, shape the technical requirements, and propose a solution. But between idea and implementation lies a crucial enabler: procurement. Too often, procurement is seen as a separate, transactional process. In reality, it’s a strategic

LGP Contract Buyers’ Guides Now Available

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At LGP, we’re committed to helping you get the most value out of our contracts. Our recent Stakeholder Sentiment Survey revealed that many of you find it challenging to engage suppliers through LGP Contracts. To make this process easier, we’ve begun developing Buyers’ Guides for each contract. These handy guides are now available for the

LGP Contract Buyers’ Guides Now Available Read More »

At LGP, we’re committed to helping you get the most value out of our contracts. Our recent Stakeholder Sentiment Survey revealed that many of you find it challenging to engage suppliers through LGP Contracts. To make this process easier, we’ve begun developing Buyers’ Guides for each contract. These handy guides are now available for the

Bathurst Regional Council Case Study – LGP Procurement Capability Grant

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The introduction of Modern Slavery legislation required a significant amount of work to update our Council’s policies and procedures. We applied for funding through the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program to support our staff with implementing these changes. The grant allowed us to increase work hours to help get it done. We approached the project

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The introduction of Modern Slavery legislation required a significant amount of work to update our Council’s policies and procedures. We applied for funding through the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program to support our staff with implementing these changes. The grant allowed us to increase work hours to help get it done. We approached the project

Unlocking Opportunities and Embracing New Horizons

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In April 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar titled “Unlocking Opportunities: How Council Procurement Can Support Local Businesses”. The session, which drew enthusiastic participation from councils across New South Wales, highlighted the important yet underutilised function of procurement – to drive inclusive economic development.  Why local procurement matters.   Beyond the transactional delivery

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In April 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar titled “Unlocking Opportunities: How Council Procurement Can Support Local Businesses”. The session, which drew enthusiastic participation from councils across New South Wales, highlighted the important yet underutilised function of procurement – to drive inclusive economic development.  Why local procurement matters.   Beyond the transactional delivery

Meet the Team – Emily Acheson

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Who am I? Hello! my name is Emily, and I am a Project Manager at LGP. I’m from Ireland originally and I moved to beautiful Sydney in 2024. I love to keep active by running, going to the gym or playing tennis. I also love to travel. Experiencing new cultures and exciting cuisines is always

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Who am I? Hello! my name is Emily, and I am a Project Manager at LGP. I’m from Ireland originally and I moved to beautiful Sydney in 2024. I love to keep active by running, going to the gym or playing tennis. I also love to travel. Experiencing new cultures and exciting cuisines is always

LGP’s Rebate is Changing

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The LGP Rebate Scheme is an annual payment made to councils in recognition of your loyalty and continued use of LGP’s whole-of-state panel contracts. Since 2008, LGP is proud to have distributed over $12 million through this scheme to councils, ROCs, and JOs across NSW. Of that $12 million, 75% has gone to ROCs and

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The LGP Rebate Scheme is an annual payment made to councils in recognition of your loyalty and continued use of LGP’s whole-of-state panel contracts. Since 2008, LGP is proud to have distributed over $12 million through this scheme to councils, ROCs, and JOs across NSW. Of that $12 million, 75% has gone to ROCs and

Contract Update: LGP114-3 Road, Traffic Signage and Roadside Products

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LGP is pleased to announce the launch of LGP114-3, the updated and expanded panel contract for Road, Traffic Signage and Roadside Products. This contract builds on the success of LGP114-2, introducing important updates to improve accessibility, coverage, and flexibility. Commencement Date: 1 June 2025Contract Term: 10 years Contract Categories Standard Signage Non-Standard Signage Variable Signage

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LGP is pleased to announce the launch of LGP114-3, the updated and expanded panel contract for Road, Traffic Signage and Roadside Products. This contract builds on the success of LGP114-2, introducing important updates to improve accessibility, coverage, and flexibility. Commencement Date: 1 June 2025Contract Term: 10 years Contract Categories Standard Signage Non-Standard Signage Variable Signage