Local Government Procurement

As part of our ongoing collaboration with LGP Approved Contractors, we’re pleased to share relevant industry insights from Tyrepower. Their piece below looks at tyre segmentation for 4WDs in Australia – useful for councils managing mixed-use fleets or operating in varied terrain. Understanding the 4WD Tyre Landscape In Australia, around 27% of new vehicle sales

This article has been provided by one of LGP’s approved contractors, Norwest Recruitment. In an era shaped by automation, AI and globalised job markets, there’s renewed value in staying local. For councils, this isn’t just a sentiment—it’s a strategic necessity. The challenges of attracting and retaining skilled professionals in local government are growing, with workforce

In the face of economic uncertainty and geopolitical changes, procurement leaders are under increasing pressure to drive sustainable growth.  The manufacturing industry is undergoing significant transformation, presenting Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) with complex challenges that are crucial to the success of their organizations. The article below highlights the key priorities which are shaping procurement strategies

As we enter the final quarter of FY25, it’s a time for exploration and planning for the next financial year. VendorPanel has seen what they describe as “big changes, for the better” this year with their merger with procure-to-pay provider, Unimarket — and they want to keep you in the know with all that’s happening.

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

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

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 –

As the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, the automotive industry has recognized that there are tyre requirements around electric vehicles that differ from that of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles. These differences are critical for ensuring optimal performance, safety, and efficiency in EVs. Key Considerations for EV tyres: Increased Weight: EVs

In a world-first, Kypreos Group’s division, State Asphalts NSW has partnered with organisations such as Closed Loop to create Pak-Pave asphalt products from recycled materials including coffee cups, glass and other streams destined for landfill. Kypreos Group has been building a better future for Australia since 1970. While we are always pleased to work on

That’s an additional 600,000 sq. kms of coverage planned from early 2025. Double the mobile network coverage TPG Telecom will expand its national 4G coverage from approximately 400,000 square kilometres to around 1,000,000 square kilometres, reaching 98.4% of the population. We’re also fast-tracking our 5G network rollout in key areas, which means faster download speeds,