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CEO’s Desk – June 2025

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

LGP’s Rebate is Changing

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

LGP’s Rebate is Changing Read More »

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

CEO’s Desk – May 2025

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Release 4 of LGP’s Procurement Capability Grant Program, supporting NSW local government. Our first three releases distributed over $337,000 across 26 projects – and we’re excited to do it again. This round, we’ve committed another $150,000, with grants ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 available for eligible initiatives. Once

CEO’s Desk – May 2025 Read More »

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Release 4 of LGP’s Procurement Capability Grant Program, supporting NSW local government. Our first three releases distributed over $337,000 across 26 projects – and we’re excited to do it again. This round, we’ve committed another $150,000, with grants ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 available for eligible initiatives. Once

Circular Economy in Procurement: 2024 Discussion Paper on Key Actions for Councils

At Local Government Procurement (LGP), we are committed to helping councils overcome the challenges of adopting Circular Economy principles in procurement. Building on the insights from our 2024 White Paper, we are excited to present our latest Discussion Paper, crafted to provide actionable recommendations tailored for local governments. This comprehensive paper identifies key barriers to

Circular Economy in Procurement: 2024 Discussion Paper on Key Actions for Councils Read More »

At Local Government Procurement (LGP), we are committed to helping councils overcome the challenges of adopting Circular Economy principles in procurement. Building on the insights from our 2024 White Paper, we are excited to present our latest Discussion Paper, crafted to provide actionable recommendations tailored for local governments. This comprehensive paper identifies key barriers to

Spotlight on Brandworx: 2024 Foundation Approved Contractor Winner

LGP spoke to Patrice Sheriff, National Sales Manager at Brandworx, following their win for the Foundation Approved Contractor Award at the LGP Annual Conference last week. LGP: Congratulations on your recent win! You looked genuinely surprised during the ceremony. What does receiving this award mean for your business? Patrice, Brandworx: Thank you! Honestly, it means

Spotlight on Brandworx: 2024 Foundation Approved Contractor Winner Read More »

LGP spoke to Patrice Sheriff, National Sales Manager at Brandworx, following their win for the Foundation Approved Contractor Award at the LGP Annual Conference last week. LGP: Congratulations on your recent win! You looked genuinely surprised during the ceremony. What does receiving this award mean for your business? Patrice, Brandworx: Thank you! Honestly, it means

Paul Youdell with the LGP Values Trophy

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region Read More »

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many

Soldout events in Sydney, while Bathurst event goes trackside

August was a busy month for LGP (Local Government Procurement) with two council focused network meetings being held, the first a double header at the Grace Hotel in Sydney closely followed by the waving of the chequered flag for our last 2024 network meeting held at Rydges Mount Panorama. Sydney Record Sydney audiences attended the

Soldout events in Sydney, while Bathurst event goes trackside Read More »

August was a busy month for LGP (Local Government Procurement) with two council focused network meetings being held, the first a double header at the Grace Hotel in Sydney closely followed by the waving of the chequered flag for our last 2024 network meeting held at Rydges Mount Panorama. Sydney Record Sydney audiences attended the

Illawarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business Expo FREE

Procurement Networking Event Wednesday 16 October, 6 – 8pm Inside Industry at BlueScope, Coniston Join us for a Q&A discussion and meet the businesses. Free. Bookings essential. Expo Thursday 17 October, 11am – 1pm Wollongong Town Hall Design • Photography • Education • Construction & Civil • Maintenance • Policy & Research • Arts, crafts,

Illawarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business Expo FREE Read More »

Procurement Networking Event Wednesday 16 October, 6 – 8pm Inside Industry at BlueScope, Coniston Join us for a Q&A discussion and meet the businesses. Free. Bookings essential. Expo Thursday 17 October, 11am – 1pm Wollongong Town Hall Design • Photography • Education • Construction & Civil • Maintenance • Policy & Research • Arts, crafts,