Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Meet the Team – Niharika Karnik, Contract Officer

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Who am I? My name is Niharika, and I am excited to share a bit about myself. Originally from India, I  moved to Australia in 2022. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a post graduate degree in Construction Management. I’m married to a wonderful husband, and I’m a foodie at heart. On weekends, […]

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Who am I? My name is Niharika, and I am excited to share a bit about myself. Originally from India, I  moved to Australia in 2022. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a post graduate degree in Construction Management. I’m married to a wonderful husband, and I’m a foodie at heart. On weekends,

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

LGP Approved Contractors Format

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Deadline: LGP Approved Contractor items for the LGP News are due by 25th of the previous month (i.e. due on 25 January for the February edition). LGP News is published in the first week of the month. Submissions: Please email Trish Nichitean, Head of Marketing and Communications, [email protected] with “Item for LGP News” in the

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Deadline: LGP Approved Contractor items for the LGP News are due by 25th of the previous month (i.e. due on 25 January for the February edition). LGP News is published in the first week of the month. Submissions: Please email Trish Nichitean, Head of Marketing and Communications, [email protected] with “Item for LGP News” in the

LGP Request for Tender – GA0324 for Supply of Natural Gas

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Local Government Procurement is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Request for Tender (GA0324) for the supply of Natural Gas. This tender will cover large sites & facilities, large tariff V sites, and small tariff sites, and is scheduled to be released on 3 February 2025. We invite your participation in this process. The

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Local Government Procurement is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Request for Tender (GA0324) for the supply of Natural Gas. This tender will cover large sites & facilities, large tariff V sites, and small tariff sites, and is scheduled to be released on 3 February 2025. We invite your participation in this process. The

Case Study: Gwydir Shire Council’s Investment in Smartlux LED Sports Lights

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When the temperature drops, Gwydir Shire Council plays the long game with LED light upgrades across three sites. When 40-degree days are a regular part of the Summer cricket season in Gwydir Shire, the move to be able to play at night when the temperature drops is a sensible move for the region. Gwydir Shire Council,

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When the temperature drops, Gwydir Shire Council plays the long game with LED light upgrades across three sites. When 40-degree days are a regular part of the Summer cricket season in Gwydir Shire, the move to be able to play at night when the temperature drops is a sensible move for the region. Gwydir Shire Council,

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

Marching to the Beat of Your Drum – Time Management and Maintaining Priorities for Success

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:00pm Marching to the Beat of Your Drum – Time Management and Maintaining Priorities for Success Time is life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.- Alan Lakein / The most precious resource we all have is time. —Steve

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:00pm Marching to the Beat of Your Drum – Time Management and Maintaining Priorities for Success Time is life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.- Alan Lakein / The most precious resource we all have is time. —Steve

Case Study – Procuring Infrastructure that Supports the Circular Economy, Innovation and Environment

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 12:20pm Case Study – Procuring Infrastructure that Supports the Circular Economy, Innovation and Environment Supporting the circular economy, innovation and the environment are three aspects of infrastructure procurement that we are all being challenged to support.  There are so many opportunities and variables to consider.  What may seem a

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 12:20pm Case Study – Procuring Infrastructure that Supports the Circular Economy, Innovation and Environment Supporting the circular economy, innovation and the environment are three aspects of infrastructure procurement that we are all being challenged to support.  There are so many opportunities and variables to consider.  What may seem a

Measuring and Celebrating Success

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 11:50am Measuring and Celebrating Success Councils’ procurement functions are often tasked with leading procurement improvement programs and building the organisation’s procurement capability. This can result in substantial benefits to the organisation, such as improving compliance, saving time, and enhancing efficiency. Council procurement staff can measure and promote these benefits

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Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 11:50am Measuring and Celebrating Success Councils’ procurement functions are often tasked with leading procurement improvement programs and building the organisation’s procurement capability. This can result in substantial benefits to the organisation, such as improving compliance, saving time, and enhancing efficiency. Council procurement staff can measure and promote these benefits