Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Unlocking Opportunities – How Can Council Procurement Support Local Businesses

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Strategic Procurement Solutions – Webinar Series Councils play a key role in building strong communities, not just through governance and services but also through the way they spend. Many have policies in place to prioritise local businesses, ensuring their procurement decisions support the local economy. But are we making the most of these opportunities? How […]

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Strategic Procurement Solutions – Webinar Series Councils play a key role in building strong communities, not just through governance and services but also through the way they spend. Many have policies in place to prioritise local businesses, ensuring their procurement decisions support the local economy. But are we making the most of these opportunities? How

LGP Lismore Networking Event 2025 – Procurement & Engineering

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The Lismore Networking Event was a fantastic day filled with engaging, practical sessions and great company. We began with a warm Welcome to Country from Aunty Thelma James, who shared stories of Lismore’s rich history. Lismore City Council’s General Manager, Jon Gibbons, officially opened the event, reminding us why the region is worth a visit

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The Lismore Networking Event was a fantastic day filled with engaging, practical sessions and great company. We began with a warm Welcome to Country from Aunty Thelma James, who shared stories of Lismore’s rich history. Lismore City Council’s General Manager, Jon Gibbons, officially opened the event, reminding us why the region is worth a visit

Meet the Team – John Moyalan

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Who am I? I am a Dad of two and husband to a loving and supportive wife. My favourite things to do include long walks, spending time with my family, watching movies and live sports, especially cricket.  How do I make a difference at LGP? By providing quick response to my colleagues to achieve the

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Who am I? I am a Dad of two and husband to a loving and supportive wife. My favourite things to do include long walks, spending time with my family, watching movies and live sports, especially cricket.  How do I make a difference at LGP? By providing quick response to my colleagues to achieve the

Indigenous Business Trade Fair Dubbo, April 9th 2025

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Supply Nation look forward to welcoming you to the Indigenous Business Trade Fair, on the lands of the Tubba-Gah People of the Wiradjuri Nation in Thubbo (Dubbo) next month. Click through for details: Attendees – Dubbo – Supply Nation Exhibitors – Dubbo – Supply Nation

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Supply Nation look forward to welcoming you to the Indigenous Business Trade Fair, on the lands of the Tubba-Gah People of the Wiradjuri Nation in Thubbo (Dubbo) next month. Click through for details: Attendees – Dubbo – Supply Nation Exhibitors – Dubbo – Supply Nation

Watch now: Tech-Driven Success for Indigenous Supplier Engagement

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Watch now: ‘Tech-Driven Success for Indigenous Supplier Engagement’ With the recent announcement of LGP’s new Indigenous Procurement Pre-Qualification Scheme, now is the time to make sure you’re setting your team up for success when it comes to creating a positive impact for Indigenous businesses you work with. Following our insightful panel discussion on ‘Indigenous Innovation

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Watch now: ‘Tech-Driven Success for Indigenous Supplier Engagement’ With the recent announcement of LGP’s new Indigenous Procurement Pre-Qualification Scheme, now is the time to make sure you’re setting your team up for success when it comes to creating a positive impact for Indigenous businesses you work with. Following our insightful panel discussion on ‘Indigenous Innovation

How to Gain The Best Protection from Cyber Threats

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Cyber-attacks aim to steal your data and destroy it on your systems, with public and large scale attacks well reported. For councils, and anyone with a lot of data, it takes a long time to recover. If a hacker is in your system, he can destroy 52 TB of your critical data an hour –

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Cyber-attacks aim to steal your data and destroy it on your systems, with public and large scale attacks well reported. For councils, and anyone with a lot of data, it takes a long time to recover. If a hacker is in your system, he can destroy 52 TB of your critical data an hour –

LGP: COMING SOON

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Hi all & wishing you a Happy New Year. The Business Development Team is excited to share what’s coming up in the next few months at LGP. VendorPanel & Contract Usage Training Sessions In 2025, LGP will continue to host free VendorPanel Usage & LGP Contract Training Sessions for NSW Council staff. Our first session

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Hi all & wishing you a Happy New Year. The Business Development Team is excited to share what’s coming up in the next few months at LGP. VendorPanel & Contract Usage Training Sessions In 2025, LGP will continue to host free VendorPanel Usage & LGP Contract Training Sessions for NSW Council staff. Our first session

Meet the Team – Mia Kunow, Operations Manager

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Who am I? Born in Munich to a German father and an Italian mother, but raised in Italy, I find myself constantly torn between efficiency and swagger. I relocated to Sydney in 2015 and have been fortunate enough to build a life here beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. Living so close to the ocean

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Who am I? Born in Munich to a German father and an Italian mother, but raised in Italy, I find myself constantly torn between efficiency and swagger. I relocated to Sydney in 2015 and have been fortunate enough to build a life here beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. Living so close to the ocean

Change Management – What is it and Where to Start?

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 11:20am Change Management – What is it and Where to Start? Change is part or all of our jobs, every day. We must adapt and embrace change – but when so much changes, so fast, how can we continue to keep up? Global Change Manager Sharon Connolly will share

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 11:20am Change Management – What is it and Where to Start? Change is part or all of our jobs, every day. We must adapt and embrace change – but when so much changes, so fast, how can we continue to keep up? Global Change Manager Sharon Connolly will share

Conference Summary & Action Items: Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:50pm Conference Summary & Action Items: Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave In this closing session, we will recap key insights from the LGP Annual Conference 2024 “Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave.” From the many informative sessions and speakers you have heard over the two days, we will summarise the

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:50pm Conference Summary & Action Items: Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave In this closing session, we will recap key insights from the LGP Annual Conference 2024 “Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave.” From the many informative sessions and speakers you have heard over the two days, we will summarise the

A Councillor’s Perspective – My Best Community Outcomes Through Procurement

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:00pm A Councillor’s Perspective – My Best Community Outcomes Through Procurement As elected officials we are champions for our communities. On the local government level there are many areas that we need to focus on including, infrastructure, public spaces, community developments, social justice, and sustainability. Procurement is not an

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:00pm A Councillor’s Perspective – My Best Community Outcomes Through Procurement As elected officials we are champions for our communities. On the local government level there are many areas that we need to focus on including, infrastructure, public spaces, community developments, social justice, and sustainability. Procurement is not an

Case study – Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Transformative Impact of Revolving Energy Funds

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:25pm Case study – Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Transformative Impact of Revolving Energy Funds This session will explore the innovative approach of Wingecarribee Shire Council in addressing energy challenges through the Regenerative Energy Fund (REFund). Participants will learn how the council, with its unique energy demands, created the REFund

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:25pm Case study – Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Transformative Impact of Revolving Energy Funds This session will explore the innovative approach of Wingecarribee Shire Council in addressing energy challenges through the Regenerative Energy Fund (REFund). Participants will learn how the council, with its unique energy demands, created the REFund

Building Trust as the Basis for Success

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 12:00pm Building Trust as the Basis for Success Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership and the foundation for building strong teams. Trust acts as a catalyst for collaboration, helping to foster a positive work environment and driving increased productivity and engagement. Trust requires effort and commitment but by

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 12:00pm Building Trust as the Basis for Success Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership and the foundation for building strong teams. Trust acts as a catalyst for collaboration, helping to foster a positive work environment and driving increased productivity and engagement. Trust requires effort and commitment but by

Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Relationship Management: Insights from the Latest WorldCC Research

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:35am Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Relationship Management: Insights from the Latest WorldCC Research As globalisation, consumerism, and technological advancements have shifted business-to-business relationships toward a more transactional nature, the importance of fostering strong collaboration has never been more critical. In this presentation, we will explore the latest research from

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:35am Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Relationship Management: Insights from the Latest WorldCC Research As globalisation, consumerism, and technological advancements have shifted business-to-business relationships toward a more transactional nature, the importance of fostering strong collaboration has never been more critical. In this presentation, we will explore the latest research from

Panel Discussion: Defining and Clarifying Thresholds in the Tendering Process

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:10am Panel Discussion: Defining and Clarifying Thresholds in the Tendering Process Councils staff are asked to adhere to the Local Government Act and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW), Part 7 Tendering. And everyone knows the threshold amount, but there are debates happening in meeting rooms all the time.

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:10am Panel Discussion: Defining and Clarifying Thresholds in the Tendering Process Councils staff are asked to adhere to the Local Government Act and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW), Part 7 Tendering. And everyone knows the threshold amount, but there are debates happening in meeting rooms all the time.

NSW Government Electric Vehicle Programs and Incentives

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:35am NSW Government Electric Vehicle Programs and Incentives With EV uptake in Australia and NSW increasing, NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to make NSW the easiest place in Australia to own and operate and EV. There are a number of programs and incentives which support this aim and

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:35am NSW Government Electric Vehicle Programs and Incentives With EV uptake in Australia and NSW increasing, NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to make NSW the easiest place in Australia to own and operate and EV. There are a number of programs and incentives which support this aim and

Modern Slavery Survivor’s Story – Hear the Impact of Changes Implemented to Individuals

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:00am Modern Slavery Survivor’s Story – Hear the Impact of Changes Implemented to Individuals In this compelling session, Moe Turaga will share his personal journey as a survivor of modern slavery in Australia, highlighting the profound impact of modern slavery on individuals. Through his story, Moe will advocate for

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Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:00am Modern Slavery Survivor’s Story – Hear the Impact of Changes Implemented to Individuals In this compelling session, Moe Turaga will share his personal journey as a survivor of modern slavery in Australia, highlighting the profound impact of modern slavery on individuals. Through his story, Moe will advocate for

Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 4:30pm Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) CEO, Deb Barwick and Business Development Manager, Josiah Younes will provide a highly informative presentation designed to equip local government representatives with a clear and practical roadmap to enabling the sustainable inclusion

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 4:30pm Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) CEO, Deb Barwick and Business Development Manager, Josiah Younes will provide a highly informative presentation designed to equip local government representatives with a clear and practical roadmap to enabling the sustainable inclusion

Roundtable Session – Developing and Implementing an Effective Procurement Strategy for your Organisation

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 3:50pm Roundtable Session – Developing and Implementing an Effective Procurement Strategy for your Organisation In a world where organisations are transforming constantly how can you develop sustainable strategic plans that adapt?  As a resources constrained Procurement leader dealing with constant urgent priorities, how can you win the hearts and

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 3:50pm Roundtable Session – Developing and Implementing an Effective Procurement Strategy for your Organisation In a world where organisations are transforming constantly how can you develop sustainable strategic plans that adapt?  As a resources constrained Procurement leader dealing with constant urgent priorities, how can you win the hearts and

Navigating the Circular Economy in Procurement: Challenges, Insights, and Actionable Solutions for Local Governments

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:40pm Navigating the Circular Economy in Procurement: Challenges, Insights, and Actionable Solutions for Local Governments In this interactive workshop, we will dive into the findings of our recently published white paper, analysing the current state of the circular economy within the local government sector. Participants will engage in discussions

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:40pm Navigating the Circular Economy in Procurement: Challenges, Insights, and Actionable Solutions for Local Governments In this interactive workshop, we will dive into the findings of our recently published white paper, analysing the current state of the circular economy within the local government sector. Participants will engage in discussions