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Is FY25 the year you want to transform your procurement processes and make the shift towards a more strategic function? If you’re nodding your head, then it’s time to speak to VendorPanel. With a complete Source-to-Contract solution we are much more than just a sourcing tool. Our software enables local government organisations to collaborate efficiently, […]

In September 2021, Winc created their first Social Agenda with the goal of positioning the organisation as a company that has a positive impact on every worker, learner, carer and teacher across the country, every day. Winc understands the importance of having accountability to both their people and the planet. In taking care of everything

Hello, it is July already & the new financial year is underway. For the final instalment in this series on using VendorPanel & LGP Contracts I wanted to recap the discoveries & tips we’ve shared along the way. VendorPanel has a dedicated Help Centre, use the logo located top right of the screen: Clicking here

We are excited to announce that we have changed our name to Strategic Procurement Solutions   LGP Consulting would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the years as our team grew and as we widened the scope of products and services under our belt. Why change? We have

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Who am I? I come from a small Irish seaside town called Rush which is in North County Dublin. I moved to Sydney in February 2023 and like most Irish here, I have settled down in the Eastern Suburbs, making Bondi Beach my new home. Since arriving last year, I have travelled to Perth, Margaret River,

We are excited to announce that Lake Corporation, recently appointed as an Approved Contractor on the LGP 115-2 contract panel and recognised as Implementation Partner of the Year by its partners, is making waves in the contact centre solutions industry. Renowned for providing the world’s leading software platforms, Lake Corporation excels in professional services, Cyber

NSW Local Government elections are coming up in September which means that the caretaker period will shortly be upon us. The caretaker period will run from 16th August to 13th September 2024 and is in place to ensure that council actions don’t interfere with the election process. The caretaker period affects all council staff undertaking

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Who am I? Hi, my name is Niall McCann, and I am from a little seaside village called Skerries in Dublin, Ireland. I’ve moved to Sydney in December, so I am only a newbie, currently living in a little Irish town called Coogee. I am a family orientated person and I have two dogs called

At LGP, we are committed to continuously improving our services and obtaining an understanding of the needs and preferences amongst our valued stakeholders. To achieve this, we have engaged KPMG to undertake a stakeholder engagement project. They will be undertaking a survey and focus groups over the coming weeks to capture unique insights from our

Are you ready to leave outdated and manual contract management in FY24? Watch our on-demand webinar on The Future of Contract Management: Best Practice in FY25 where we discuss why organisations should move away from legacy processes and consider technology as an immediate way to enable contract management best practice. Watch the full webinar here.

Hello, and thanks for joining me once again. Last time, we covered how to finalise your request and, at this point, the VendorPanel side of your RFQ is now complete! The next few things to consider with your RFQ are documentation, disclosure requirements & any last steps. How does your council execute a contract with

Welcome to the gateway of innovation and progress in procurement!   In an ongoing commitment to fostering excellence in procurement practices, LGP is thrilled to announce the continuation of the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Fund Program for 2024. Following two years of remarkable success, this program is set to empower NSW local governments with even

Thanks for tuning in again! Last time I showed you how to find the RFQ you’ve posted to LGP approved suppliers & we’ve explored everything we can do with it right up until the RFQ closes. And by closes, I mean – that the time you have specified for suppliers to be able to respond

The day-to-day operational requirements for Procurement professionals can often get in the way of being able to make a positive impact on your organisation and through your sourcing spend.  At VendorPanel, we understand that Procurement can be a real force for good, especially with the right tools in place. We have launched a blog series

Who am I? I was born and raised in Sydney and my background is German, Greek, English and Irish. I share my home with my husband – Elliott, our exotic shorthair (squish face) cat – Gypsy, three goldfish and a grasshopper. Living in Potts Point for the last couple of years has deepened my love

You likely understand the power that ProcureTech can have on your function and wider organisation, but how confident do you feel about communicating those benefits to your decision makers?  In our new blog, we look at some of the common misconceptions that functions outside of procurement have about dedicated technology, and how you can build

Last month we created and posted an RFQ, sending it out to a selection of LGP Approved Contractors. This month I want to look into the next part of the process with you, so let’s find our RFQ and see what’s been happening. When you log into VendorPanel you can see your requests on your

In order to better enable councils’ use of LGP Contracts, the Business Development Team have developed a series of how-to-guides that demonstrate best practice for procurement through LGP panel arrangements. Part One “Guide to Using LGP Contracts” details the steps to engage LGP Approved Contractors through VendorPanel in the RfQ process, and Part Two “Guide