October 26, 2023

Transform to Green Fleet

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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 […]

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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

Tendering Threshold Increased in Limited Situations

Informative /

Please be informed that the Office of Local Government (OLG) has increased the tender threshold to $500,000 in limited circumstances. This limit applies to “contracts entered into by councils for the purpose of responding to, or recovering from, a declared natural disaster within 12 months of the declaration of the natural disaster.” (*) The OLG

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Please be informed that the Office of Local Government (OLG) has increased the tender threshold to $500,000 in limited circumstances. This limit applies to “contracts entered into by councils for the purpose of responding to, or recovering from, a declared natural disaster within 12 months of the declaration of the natural disaster.” (*) The OLG

Upgrade your VendorPanel Platform

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Why Upgrading your VendorPanel Platform Makes Sense! As a local government entity, you may have used VendorPanel for your shared panel arrangements or whole-of-government contracts. But, did you know that VendorPanel is so much more than just a simple sourcing tool? It has loads of powerful features and modules available if you upgrade to a

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Why Upgrading your VendorPanel Platform Makes Sense! As a local government entity, you may have used VendorPanel for your shared panel arrangements or whole-of-government contracts. But, did you know that VendorPanel is so much more than just a simple sourcing tool? It has loads of powerful features and modules available if you upgrade to a

Vestone Capital’s Carbon Offset Initiative

Sustainability /

Vestone Capital’s Environmental Partnership with Greenfleet At Vestone Capital, we recognise the importance for our business to take environmental action, reduce the impact that we have and to contribute towards sustainable development. We are committed to working towards a greener and sustainable future. Vestone Capital is proud to be partnering with Greenfleet, a leading not-for-profit

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Vestone Capital’s Environmental Partnership with Greenfleet At Vestone Capital, we recognise the importance for our business to take environmental action, reduce the impact that we have and to contribute towards sustainable development. We are committed to working towards a greener and sustainable future. Vestone Capital is proud to be partnering with Greenfleet, a leading not-for-profit

Watch the Highlights

Informative /

People-Centred Procurement Event: Watch the Highlights In September we hosted an interactive virtual event discussing People-Centred Procurement: Powerful Solutions for Positive Impact. We explored how putting your people at the centre of your procurement function enables governance, efficiency and positive impact. If you didn’t attend the live event, you can watch some of our key

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People-Centred Procurement Event: Watch the Highlights In September we hosted an interactive virtual event discussing People-Centred Procurement: Powerful Solutions for Positive Impact. We explored how putting your people at the centre of your procurement function enables governance, efficiency and positive impact. If you didn’t attend the live event, you can watch some of our key

Why Do We Evade Sales Representatives?

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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

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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

World Sustainable Contracting Day – 17 May

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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

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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

Writing Tender Recommendation Reports

Informative /

Drafting that final confidential report to Council can be onerous. There are lots of things to include, lots of things to consider and lots of time involved in drafting it. It’s timely to reflect on what you can do to make the task more efficient and what are the basics you need to cover. Firstly,

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Drafting that final confidential report to Council can be onerous. There are lots of things to include, lots of things to consider and lots of time involved in drafting it. It’s timely to reflect on what you can do to make the task more efficient and what are the basics you need to cover. Firstly,

From the CEO’s Desk

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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

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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

From the CEO’s Desk

News /

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

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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

From the CEO’s Desk

News /

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

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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

Freedom of Information Management

Informative /

New Product Now Available Freedom of Information Management! Available now, VendorPanel’s Freedom of Information Management module. This solution is an online case management platform that automates and digitises the process, offering an adaptable approach to managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. To learn more about the benefits of this new solution, click here.

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New Product Now Available Freedom of Information Management! Available now, VendorPanel’s Freedom of Information Management module. This solution is an online case management platform that automates and digitises the process, offering an adaptable approach to managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. To learn more about the benefits of this new solution, click here.

Ensuring Stock Availability

Informative /

Some months back, I wrote about Dealing with Inflation. Amongst the concepts was an “Allocated stock agreement with suppliers to hold a certain quantity of stock kept solely for you, then delivered and invoiced as you need it (also known as ‘Consignment Stock’ depending on where the goods are located).” I’ll expand on this and

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Some months back, I wrote about Dealing with Inflation. Amongst the concepts was an “Allocated stock agreement with suppliers to hold a certain quantity of stock kept solely for you, then delivered and invoiced as you need it (also known as ‘Consignment Stock’ depending on where the goods are located).” I’ll expand on this and

Diploma Qualification

Our Services /

Applications Invited for PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Commencing 03 Apr 2023): Enrol Now! LGP will continue its partnership with Major Training Services Pty. Ltd. (code 90748) to deliver procurement qualifications in 2022-23 including this upcoming one! Overview This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a

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Applications Invited for PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Commencing 03 Apr 2023): Enrol Now! LGP will continue its partnership with Major Training Services Pty. Ltd. (code 90748) to deliver procurement qualifications in 2022-23 including this upcoming one! Overview This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies required for independent and self-directed work as a

Dealing with Inflation

News, Informative /

I’ve faced various economic environments during my career in procurement. The 1980’s stand out in my mind as a period of high inflation and a strange form of opulence in some ways. Sales representatives were driving around in quite upmarket vehicles, businesses seemed willing to spend big, inflation was rife and supply chain issues common.

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I’ve faced various economic environments during my career in procurement. The 1980’s stand out in my mind as a period of high inflation and a strange form of opulence in some ways. Sales representatives were driving around in quite upmarket vehicles, businesses seemed willing to spend big, inflation was rife and supply chain issues common.

Council Responses to Natural Disasters

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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

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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

Contract Amendments

Contracts & Tenders /

Correct as of Wednesday, 2 February 2022 December 2021 – January 2022 LGP115 IT&C Products, Services & Consulting Ethan Group Pty Ltd has changed its company name to Ethan Global Pty Ltd. LGP confirms that there has been no change to the company ABN and ACN. ChartSmart Consulting Pty Ltd has changed its company name

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Correct as of Wednesday, 2 February 2022 December 2021 – January 2022 LGP115 IT&C Products, Services & Consulting Ethan Group Pty Ltd has changed its company name to Ethan Global Pty Ltd. LGP confirms that there has been no change to the company ABN and ACN. ChartSmart Consulting Pty Ltd has changed its company name

Contract Amendments

Contracts & Tenders /

Correct as of Thursday, 24 February 2022 LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services N & A Bolton Pty Ltd ATF Bolton Family Trust t/as Coast Traffic Solutions has changed its company name to Twelvethirtyfour Pty Ltd t/as Coast Traffic Solutions. LGP confirms that there has been a change to the company ABN and ACN. LGP320 Legal Services

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Correct as of Thursday, 24 February 2022 LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services N & A Bolton Pty Ltd ATF Bolton Family Trust t/as Coast Traffic Solutions has changed its company name to Twelvethirtyfour Pty Ltd t/as Coast Traffic Solutions. LGP confirms that there has been a change to the company ABN and ACN. LGP320 Legal Services

Contract Amendments

Contracts & Tenders /

Correct as of Monday, 4 April 2022 LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services Newada Pty Ltd t/as Men At Work Labour Hire has changed its company name to Newada Pty Ltd t/as Men And Women At Work. LGP confirms that there has been no change to the company ABN and ACN. LGP308-3 Playgrounds, Open Spaces, Modular Structures,

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Correct as of Monday, 4 April 2022 LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services Newada Pty Ltd t/as Men At Work Labour Hire has changed its company name to Newada Pty Ltd t/as Men And Women At Work. LGP confirms that there has been no change to the company ABN and ACN. LGP308-3 Playgrounds, Open Spaces, Modular Structures,

Contract Amendments

Contracts & Tenders /

LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services Donnelly Services t/as DServices is no longer in operation. LGP1208-4 Professional Consulting Services Cardno (NSW/ACT) Pty Ltd recently has been acquired by Stantec Australia Pty Ltd as advised on 25 March 2022 and Cardno (NSW/ACT) Pty Ltd’s approved categories under Professional Consulting Services (LGP1208-4) have been transferred to Stantec Australia Pty

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LGP113-2 Traffic Management Services Donnelly Services t/as DServices is no longer in operation. LGP1208-4 Professional Consulting Services Cardno (NSW/ACT) Pty Ltd recently has been acquired by Stantec Australia Pty Ltd as advised on 25 March 2022 and Cardno (NSW/ACT) Pty Ltd’s approved categories under Professional Consulting Services (LGP1208-4) have been transferred to Stantec Australia Pty