Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Looking Forward to Positive Procurement in 2024!

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We are officially in the last month of 2023 – can you believe it? If you’d like to end the year on a high, you can watch our recent webinar ‘Looking Forward to Positive Procurement in 2024′ in full here. We explored some common challenges for procurement in 2023 and gave our top three predictions […]

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We are officially in the last month of 2023 – can you believe it? If you’d like to end the year on a high, you can watch our recent webinar ‘Looking Forward to Positive Procurement in 2024′ in full here. We explored some common challenges for procurement in 2023 and gave our top three predictions

Importance of Setting Out Reasons for Withholding Payment in a Payment Schedule

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Two recent decisions have highlighted the importance of setting out proper reasons for withholding payment in a payment schedule. Those decisions are the Supreme Court decision in Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 981 and the New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in Ceerose Pty Ltd v A-Civil

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Two recent decisions have highlighted the importance of setting out proper reasons for withholding payment in a payment schedule. Those decisions are the Supreme Court decision in Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 981 and the New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in Ceerose Pty Ltd v A-Civil

Rev Up your Infrastructure Projects

Contracts & Tenders /

Revolutionise your procurement processes with LGP Contracts for all your infrastructure projects. Experience enhanced operational efficiency, substantial time and cost savings, and unprecedented risk mitigation.  Trucks for Local Government (Aust.) NPN04-13  This contract will allow council officers to access the goods and services of quality truck providers from their local dealers without the need for

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Revolutionise your procurement processes with LGP Contracts for all your infrastructure projects. Experience enhanced operational efficiency, substantial time and cost savings, and unprecedented risk mitigation.  Trucks for Local Government (Aust.) NPN04-13  This contract will allow council officers to access the goods and services of quality truck providers from their local dealers without the need for

ESG Supplier Intelligence Now Live

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Powered by our ESG partner, givvable, our integrated solution allows Buyers to easily identify, engage and award suppliers with validated ESG credentials. The data is reliable, reportable, and provides a comprehensive view of supplier ESG performance. This functionality is available to all Go to Market users with a full enterprise license from Nov 1st. If

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Powered by our ESG partner, givvable, our integrated solution allows Buyers to easily identify, engage and award suppliers with validated ESG credentials. The data is reliable, reportable, and provides a comprehensive view of supplier ESG performance. This functionality is available to all Go to Market users with a full enterprise license from Nov 1st. If

Sustainable Procurement and ISO 20400

Sustainability, Our Services /

Sustainable procurement isn’t just about being ‘green’, nor is it limited to environmental impacts. Sustainable procurement is about good business practice that focusses on socially and ethically responsible procurement delivering value for money solutions that create positive environmental and social impact. Sustainable procurement is protecting the environment, strengthening local economies and supporting communities. It better

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Sustainable procurement isn’t just about being ‘green’, nor is it limited to environmental impacts. Sustainable procurement is about good business practice that focusses on socially and ethically responsible procurement delivering value for money solutions that create positive environmental and social impact. Sustainable procurement is protecting the environment, strengthening local economies and supporting communities. It better

Sustainability Filters in LGP Contracts

Contracts & Tenders, Sustainability /

LGP has assigned Sustainability Filter Tags to some of its contracts. Going forward each new contract will have Sustainability Filter Tags assigned through the tender process. The filters cover a range of sustainability elements and are visible in VendorPanel when purchasing through LGP Contracts. They highlight to buyers those suppliers that can provide better sustainability

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LGP has assigned Sustainability Filter Tags to some of its contracts. Going forward each new contract will have Sustainability Filter Tags assigned through the tender process. The filters cover a range of sustainability elements and are visible in VendorPanel when purchasing through LGP Contracts. They highlight to buyers those suppliers that can provide better sustainability

Struggling to Write Procurement Specifications?

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Is it best to mention a budget? How do you define a quality standard? What you include or exclude from your specification can directly impact the outcome of a request. Check out our comprehensive guide on how to write specifications that get the best results, and visit the insights page on our website for more

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Is it best to mention a budget? How do you define a quality standard? What you include or exclude from your specification can directly impact the outcome of a request. Check out our comprehensive guide on how to write specifications that get the best results, and visit the insights page on our website for more

State-of-the-art Libraries and Innovative Technology

Contracts & Tenders /

Did you know that through LGP contracts your council library can be up-to date with the latest books, state-of-the-art furniture and a comprehensive array of goods and services for all council’s IT&C needs? LGP also enables your council to get the best professional consultancy for varied projects. Our contracts also offer councils a wide range

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Did you know that through LGP contracts your council library can be up-to date with the latest books, state-of-the-art furniture and a comprehensive array of goods and services for all council’s IT&C needs? LGP also enables your council to get the best professional consultancy for varied projects. Our contracts also offer councils a wide range

Project Completion Update

Our Services /

Successful Outcome – First LGP Grant Project Readers will recall the expression of interest process for the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Fund Program conducted in 2022. This led to approval of grant funding amounting to over $95,000 across 10 councils. We are pleased to advise that the first project to be effectively completed is at

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Successful Outcome – First LGP Grant Project Readers will recall the expression of interest process for the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Fund Program conducted in 2022. This led to approval of grant funding amounting to over $95,000 across 10 councils. We are pleased to advise that the first project to be effectively completed is at

Procurement Outsourcing in Local Government

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Procurement outsourcing refers to the process of delegating procurement-related activities to a third-party service provider. The third-party provider will be responsible for either the entire process or a portion of it. It is generally used for non-core activities and used when an organisation may not have adequate resources, skills, or the expertise in-house. As such,

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Procurement outsourcing refers to the process of delegating procurement-related activities to a third-party service provider. The third-party provider will be responsible for either the entire process or a portion of it. It is generally used for non-core activities and used when an organisation may not have adequate resources, skills, or the expertise in-house. As such,

Operating Lease Services

Contracts & Tenders /

Time to Review your Operating Lease Services Agreements Did you know that the LGP Operating Lease Services Contract now covers ICT, Photocopiers, Multi-Function Devices, Printers and other Office Equipment? Operating Lease Services Contract – LGP1107-3: Vestone Capital has been appointed to provide competitive and fair operating lease services to councils with a range of agreed

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Time to Review your Operating Lease Services Agreements Did you know that the LGP Operating Lease Services Contract now covers ICT, Photocopiers, Multi-Function Devices, Printers and other Office Equipment? Operating Lease Services Contract – LGP1107-3: Vestone Capital has been appointed to provide competitive and fair operating lease services to councils with a range of agreed

Operate Efficiently While Mitigating Risk

Contracts & Tenders /

Did you know that LGP helps you get the best advice to operate efficiently while mitigating varied types of risk? We also provide you with a panel of experts to maintain well-oiled operations through our contracts. Office Supplies and Janitorial now covers Heavy Duty cleaning and Associated products (LGP 1007-3) The purpose of this contract

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Did you know that LGP helps you get the best advice to operate efficiently while mitigating varied types of risk? We also provide you with a panel of experts to maintain well-oiled operations through our contracts. Office Supplies and Janitorial now covers Heavy Duty cleaning and Associated products (LGP 1007-3) The purpose of this contract

NSW EV Destination Charging Grants

Sustainability, Informative /

The NSW Government’s commitment to achieving the net zero emissions is translating into action. A $20 million government grant fund has been announced to support the rollout of EV chargers at tourist destinations across regional NSW. This means that all tourist destinations run by councils are eligible for the funding. This funding is open until

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The NSW Government’s commitment to achieving the net zero emissions is translating into action. A $20 million government grant fund has been announced to support the rollout of EV chargers at tourist destinations across regional NSW. This means that all tourist destinations run by councils are eligible for the funding. This funding is open until

News Flash: The Latest 3 Things with VendorPanel

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Since we didn’t get to catch up at the LGP conference, here’s a little bit about what’s happening at VendorPanel. As you may know, we grew significantly last year, especially with the acquisition of EBMS in July. Since then, we have launched: • Policy Guide, to help staff follow the correct process every time •

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Since we didn’t get to catch up at the LGP conference, here’s a little bit about what’s happening at VendorPanel. As you may know, we grew significantly last year, especially with the acquisition of EBMS in July. Since then, we have launched: • Policy Guide, to help staff follow the correct process every time •

New Tools in VendorPanel

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The LGP Conference is postponed but we have a Zooth You don’t have to wait until October to learn about the new tools VendorPanel has on offer. Make a coffee and meet us in our Zooth (that’s our Zoom booth!) any time in February. Let’s set up a time to chat!

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The LGP Conference is postponed but we have a Zooth You don’t have to wait until October to learn about the new tools VendorPanel has on offer. Make a coffee and meet us in our Zooth (that’s our Zoom booth!) any time in February. Let’s set up a time to chat!

New Team – Customer Reference Group (CRG)

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The Customer Reference Group (CRG) was established in 2019 to create a diverse group of council representatives. The purpose of the CRG is to gain valuable insights and feedback into councils’ changing needs and expectations. It provides representatives with intimate access to LGP management and the opportunity to influence various strategic initiatives. Following the Expression

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The Customer Reference Group (CRG) was established in 2019 to create a diverse group of council representatives. The purpose of the CRG is to gain valuable insights and feedback into councils’ changing needs and expectations. It provides representatives with intimate access to LGP management and the opportunity to influence various strategic initiatives. Following the Expression

Moving into FOGO? LGP Can Help

Sustainability /

The NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 (WaSM) requires all councils in NSW to provide food and garden organics (FOGO) collections to all of their households by 2030. Some councils already provide FOGO services to their residents, but many others now have less than eight years to work through the complexities of providing

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The NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 (WaSM) requires all councils in NSW to provide food and garden organics (FOGO) collections to all of their households by 2030. Some councils already provide FOGO services to their residents, but many others now have less than eight years to work through the complexities of providing

Modern Slavery Risk Assessment – LGP Panels

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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

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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

Methods of Evaluating Price in Tenders

Contracts & Tenders /

So you thought you knew how to evaluate tender pricing. Let’s look first at price options. How many of these 10 options can you tick? Prices can be: • Specific • Lump sum • Fixed price • Firm fixed price • Schedule of rates • Variable • Cost + fixed price • Cost + incentive

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So you thought you knew how to evaluate tender pricing. Let’s look first at price options. How many of these 10 options can you tick? Prices can be: • Specific • Lump sum • Fixed price • Firm fixed price • Schedule of rates • Variable • Cost + fixed price • Cost + incentive

Looking to Master Procurement Best Practice?

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Whether you’re brushing up on the basics or working on high-level strategy, VendorPanel is here to help. We’ve created a procurement toolkit with all the resources you need to make a difference in your council. Click here to check it out. For more educational resources, including the latest perspectives from industry experts, visit our insights

Looking to Master Procurement Best Practice? Read More »

Whether you’re brushing up on the basics or working on high-level strategy, VendorPanel is here to help. We’ve created a procurement toolkit with all the resources you need to make a difference in your council. Click here to check it out. For more educational resources, including the latest perspectives from industry experts, visit our insights