LGP launches its largest-ever consulting services contract
LGP is pleased to announce that the LGP1208-5 Consulting Services Contract officially went live on 1 October 2026, marking a significant milestone for procurement across local government in New South Wales.
With 542 approved contractors, LGP1208-5 is the largest contract established in LGP’s history. It provides councils and other eligible customers with access to an extensive network of consulting expertise through a single, compliant and efficient procurement solution.
The new contract has been designed to help councils respond to increasingly complex challenges by providing access to professional services across a broad range of disciplines, including:
- Engineering
- Environmental
- Design & Architectural
- Asset Management
- Water, Wastewater & Stormwater
- Planning & Development
- Sustainability, Climate & Circular Economy
- Heritage, Conservation & Planning
- First Nations
- Emergency Management, Risk & Safety
- Surveying Services
- Traffic & Transport
- Waste
- Recreation
- Social & Community
Greater choice, capability and value
LGP1208-5 provides councils with greater flexibility when sourcing consulting expertise, whether engaging a major national firm for a complex strategic initiative or a specialist provider with deep local knowledge and technical capability.
The breadth of the contract creates a competitive marketplace that supports value for money, encourages innovation and gives councils access to the specialist skills they need to deliver projects, services and strategic initiatives for their communities.
By using the LGP1208-5 contract, customers can reduce the time and effort involved in procuring consulting services while maintaining compliance with local government procurement requirements. This allows councils to focus on achieving outcomes rather than managing lengthy procurement processes.
Supporting better outcomes for local government
LGP remains committed to helping councils procure with confidence through trusted, compliant and efficient contract solutions. LGP1208-5 has been developed to provide access to the expertise councils need to plan, deliver and maintain essential services, infrastructure and community outcomes.
The contract is the result of significant collaboration between tenderers, evaluators and stakeholders, helping create a comprehensive procurement solution that reflects the evolving needs of local government.
Thank you
LGP would like to thank all participating contractors for their commitment, patience and support throughout the tender process. We look forward to working with our approved contractors and council customers as the new contract gets underway.
The LGP1208-5 Consulting Services Contract is now available for use, giving councils access to the expertise they need to deliver better outcomes for their communities.