LGP: COMING SOON

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 for the year is Thursday, February 6^th at 2pm.

These sessions, designed for council staff who are either unfamiliar with, or in need of a refresher on using LGP Contracts and VendorPanel, will cover the following key topics:

• Engaging LGP approved contractors
• Running an RFQ in VendorPanel
• Monitoring RFQ response activity
• Evaluating & selecting responses
• Q+A at the end of the session – time permitting

1. February 6^th 2-2:45pm – to register click here
2. May 15^th 2-3pm – to register click here
3. August 14^th 2-3pm – to register click here
4. November 13^th 2-3pm – to register click here

Duration: 45-60 minutes
Invitees: Council staff only
Cost: Free to attend

Links to our contract usage and VendorPanel guides:

• Guide to Using LGP Contracts
• Guide to Evaluating RFQs and Awarding Contracts under LGP Panels
• LGP’s Guide to Amending LGP Customer Contracts and Other Options
• LGP Filter Tag Overview

LGP Contract Webinar: Waste

Our first contract Webinar for 2025 will focus on waste.

Join LGP’s Business Development Team for an informative webinar showcasing LGP’s Contracts and solutions relevant to council Waste and Sustainability staff. This session is designed for council staff involved in Waste decision-making. We will hear from a range of speakers on:

• LGP Contracts relevant to waste decision-makers and the advantages of utilising LGP Contracts for your Waste Requirements.
• LGP’s upcoming Waste Category Strategy.
• LGP’s Circular Economy solutions
• A recent case study from our Strategic Procurement Solutions team.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with relevant council staff.

Webinar Details: 

Online Event via Microsoft Teams                             

Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (AEDT)

Duration: 60 minutes
Invitees: Council staff only
Cost: Free to attend

We hope you can join us for this valuable session.

Please register in advance to secure your spot.

To register for this webinar click here.

Lismore Networking Meeting – Procurement & Engineering

Last, but not least, we’re starting our run of networking events this year in Lismore on Thursday, March 27^th.

Packed with council case studies, insightful learnings & invaluable information, agenda highlights include:

Addressing Modern Slavery Risk with Dr James Cockayne – NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner

Case study – Kempsey to Armidale: Sustainable Procurement for Major Projects

Legal discussion with Lou Stojanovski from Keystone Lawyers

Event Details: 

Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (AEDT)
Invitees: Council staff only
Cost: Free to attend, registration required, morning tea and lunch provided

For more details & to register please click here.

We encourage you to share the above sessions & events with relevant council staff.

For more information regarding LGP event you can visit Events – Local Government Procurement or contact your Business Development Manager.