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Local Government Procurement (LGP) has recently completed its second annual modern slavery risk assessment across all its panel contracts. As a result, updated modern slavery risk ratings have been assigned to LGP Approved Contractors and are displayed as Supplier Intelligence (SI) badges in VendorPanel. These SI badges assist councils (when purchasing under LGP Contracts) to […]

LGP prides itself in working with NSW councils, putting community first, to deliver significant value. Climate change has gravely impacted our communities, and today, local councils are being affected by one of the worst floods in recorded history. Over the last couple of years, the effect of extreme climatic changes has resulted in catastrophic bushfires

We are incredibly pleased to advise that 37 expressions of interest were received in response to the inaugural LGP Procurement Grants program. The total value of the proposed projects exceeded $500,000. This has been an exceptional response and indicates the level of opportunity that exists in council procurement functions. Projects range through a host of

I’m pleased to announce that Phill Scott has been voted on to the World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC) Council. Whilst Phill will continue in his role as Chief Procurement Officer here at LGP, this is a wonderful opportunity for local government to be represented and to influence the development of procurement and commerce at

The global and Australian energy market continues to present challenges for businesses who are trying to protect themselves from dramatic cost increases and bring some long-term reliability and protection from market volatility. In the last month we have had almost a dozen councils contact LGP to see if they could join our latest 100% Renewable

LGP is stepping it up! This is our 5th year where LGP is supporting September, raising funds and awareness for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. We have almost half our business participating in teams, driving some friendly competition to see who can get moving and take the most steps (target is 10,000 per day), and which

This month we celebrate the long-awaited return of the LGP Annual Conference, back in face-to-face mode at Doltone House, Pyrmont Island, Darling Harbour on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th October. The theme is “2030 – How will you Measure Up”. We are taking our audience into forward thinking, stepping back from day-to-day tasks, helping them

We would like to advise you that LGP has made the decision to decommission the LGP Sustainable Choice Database. We have not made this decision lightly, but after hosting and maintaining the Sustainable Choice Database for many years, data from Google analytics does not show the type of usage that would support its continuation. Prior

Did you know that LGP Fleet Panels will help your council to: • Execute your fleet replacement plan • Start your green fleet transformation journey • Boost your operational and cost efficiency • Increase safety and compliance • Access full range of products and services? TRUCKS Nationwide prequalified supplier arrangement – supply of all types

The world is changing, and supply chains are getting more and more complex. Do you know how your commercial supply partners can better support your council? Are you meeting regularly with your key supplier sales representatives? I’m conscious that in the interest of time, some procurement managers may be avoiding them. Even worse, they may

As a corporate member of World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC), LGP is pleased to advise you of World Sustainable Contract Day. According to WC&C, “Our ability to deliver a better world depends on shared commitment and performance – commitments that are clear, performance that is measured. It is the contracting process that binds us together

On the 18th and 19th of October LGP welcomed well over 250 delegates, sponsors and exhibitors to our Annual Conference once again. Gathering under the theme of 2030 – How will you Measure Up we had a terrific 2 days of speakers, networking, workshopping, procurement awards and entertainment. One of the highlights of our annual

Thank you to all those who have supported LGP over the last 12 months. Our staff have been incredibly focused, strong and collaborative, leading us out of a long period of uncertainty, into a phase we are enjoying great results from their hard work. Our Board has provided sound advice and strong encouragement to drive

Welcome to 2023 and a Happy New Year to you all. We here at LGP hope that you all had a lovely break and managed to get to come back into 2023 refreshed and relaxed. In 2023 we will release new contracts, present new training solutions and launch new services under LGP Consulting. As we

by the LGP Disaster Resilience and Social Procurement Goal Team Recent severe weather and flooding events across NSW have once again forced councils to think about their planning, preparedness, and response to natural disasters. How prepared is your council to continue operations and deliver essential services to your community through natural disasters and other major

Winners – Local Government Procurement Awards 2022 Local Government Procurement (LGP) once again congratulates the winners of Local Government Procurement Awards 2022. The Local Government Procurement Awards were launched in 2012 to celebrate procurement professionals or groups who are making a difference in local government and their community. The Awards recognise excellence and best practice

We are pleased to share with you our FY22 Annual Report. The report shares what we have delivered, demonstrates our performance, and quantifies our value to stakeholders and the NSW local government sector.  Some of the highlights include: $720 million contract spend through our contracts Sector savings of $66 million or 300,000 resource hours $953,000

Influencing Positive Change – Have Your Say In the Next CRG White Paper In October 2021 LGP’s Customer Reference Group (CRG) released a white paper titled Challenges of Innovative Projects and/or Preferential Treatment Under the Tendering Process in NSW Local Government with the aim of influencing positive change. The CRG is ready to commence a

Welcome to 2022 and a Happy New Year to you all. We here at LGP hope that you all had a lovely break and managed to come back in 2022, refreshed and relaxed. LGP is set for another year where we look to make changes that lift our performance and deliver new and better value