April 14, 2026

CEO’s Desk – April 2026

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The operating environment for local government continues to shift rapidly. Global instability, cost volatility and supplier market changes are no longer abstract risks — they have arrived and are threatening council budgets and day-to-day operations. At LGP, our role is to help councils navigate this complexity with clarity, consistency and confidence, while also ensuring our […]

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The operating environment for local government continues to shift rapidly. Global instability, cost volatility and supplier market changes are no longer abstract risks — they have arrived and are threatening council budgets and day-to-day operations. At LGP, our role is to help councils navigate this complexity with clarity, consistency and confidence, while also ensuring our

Guidance on Temporary Surcharges Under LGP Standing Offer Deeds

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) acknowledges that ongoing global events are placing upward pressure on supply chains, freight, energy, and other input costs across many industries. We recognise that these factors may be affecting some contractors’ costs to deliver goods and services under an LGP Standing Offer Deed (SOD). These increased costs are likely to be

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) acknowledges that ongoing global events are placing upward pressure on supply chains, freight, energy, and other input costs across many industries. We recognise that these factors may be affecting some contractors’ costs to deliver goods and services under an LGP Standing Offer Deed (SOD). These increased costs are likely to be

Help to Shape National Research Exploring Council–Supplier Relationships

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Local Government Procurement, in partnership with World Commerce and Contracting is undertaking an Australian-first research project into council-supplier relationships. Councils and their suppliers are under pressure to deliver contractual value, whilst the operating environment continues to grow in complexity. There’s an increasing demand for contracts to balance commercial performance, sustainability objectives, regulatory expectations and long-term

Help to Shape National Research Exploring Council–Supplier Relationships Read More »

Local Government Procurement, in partnership with World Commerce and Contracting is undertaking an Australian-first research project into council-supplier relationships. Councils and their suppliers are under pressure to deliver contractual value, whilst the operating environment continues to grow in complexity. There’s an increasing demand for contracts to balance commercial performance, sustainability objectives, regulatory expectations and long-term

Advancing Reconciliation Through Action

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) has rolled out its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) — an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and to creating meaningful outcomes for First Nations peoples. Our RAP sets out practical actions to build respectful relationships, support economic participation and embed reconciliation into everyday business practice. It reflects LGP’s belief

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Local Government Procurement (LGP) has rolled out its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) — an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and to creating meaningful outcomes for First Nations peoples. Our RAP sets out practical actions to build respectful relationships, support economic participation and embed reconciliation into everyday business practice. It reflects LGP’s belief

Case Study: Western Sydney Circular Procurement Forum

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The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) received a Local Government Capability Grant from LGP to deliver a learning forum on circular procurement for Western Sydney councils. WSROC has been working with eight councils in the region to collaborate towards implementation of circular procurement. A key request of councils to support this implementation has

Case Study: Western Sydney Circular Procurement Forum Read More »

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) received a Local Government Capability Grant from LGP to deliver a learning forum on circular procurement for Western Sydney councils. WSROC has been working with eight councils in the region to collaborate towards implementation of circular procurement. A key request of councils to support this implementation has

Keystone Lawyers: How to Achieve Pricing Fairness in Uncertain Times

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When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, ‘The only constant in life is change’, it is doubtful even Heraclitus could envisage how volatile pricing and supply chains would be come in a modern world. In these uncertain times principals and contractors are increasingly considering how to best manage the risks of price increases for

Keystone Lawyers: How to Achieve Pricing Fairness in Uncertain Times Read More »

When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, ‘The only constant in life is change’, it is doubtful even Heraclitus could envisage how volatile pricing and supply chains would be come in a modern world. In these uncertain times principals and contractors are increasingly considering how to best manage the risks of price increases for

LGP Contract Amendments – April 2026

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Each month, Local Government Procurement (LGP) updates its contracts to reflect changes to supplier details, pricing, and panel membership. Below is a summary of amendments for April 2026. LGP1007-3 Office Supplies and Janitorial (including Heavy Duty Cleaning) and Associated Products Winc Australia Pty Limited – Updated pricing as of March 2026. LGP113-3 Traffic Management Services

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Each month, Local Government Procurement (LGP) updates its contracts to reflect changes to supplier details, pricing, and panel membership. Below is a summary of amendments for April 2026. LGP1007-3 Office Supplies and Janitorial (including Heavy Duty Cleaning) and Associated Products Winc Australia Pty Limited – Updated pricing as of March 2026. LGP113-3 Traffic Management Services