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Did you know that LGP’s contracts are vast and varied to cover your council’s summer requirements? Summer is at hand and it’s time to get your Swimming Pools, Parks and buildings ready while keeping pests away. Did you know that the Minor & Major Civil Works Including Construction Materials – LGP420 is so vast and […]

Modern Slavery Circular On the 11th of April, the Office of Local Government released Circular 22-09 ‘Councils’ obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018’. The Circular defines what constitutes Modern Slavery and explains as per the Modern Slavery Act 2018 legislation, that councils are now required to take reasonable steps to ensure procured goods and

As we continue to emerge from the disruption of the pandemic, LGP is enjoying being back working face-to-face with council and our suppliers. In the absence of a Business Development Manager in the Southern Region (announcement coming soon) I have had the pleasure over past five weeks meeting with and visiting 20 different councils, ROCs

On Thursday the 3rd of March we launched the first ever Procurement Capability Grant Program for local government. LGP has committed $100,000 to be distributed to projects valued from $3,000, up to a maximum of $25,000. This latest initiative from LGP has been designed to remove the ever-present barrier, that councils do not have enough

March proved to be another horrendous month of weather for our councils across the state, seems April might provide more of the same. As a result, we are now seeing councils badly affected, contacting LGP to talk about how we can help with Emergency Procurement. Procurement & Disaster Recovery Our focus is to help councils

I’m pleased to announce that Phill Scott has been voted on to the World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC) Council. www.worldcc.com Whilst Phill will continue in his role as Chief Procurement Officer here at LGP, this is a wonderful opportunity for local government to be represented and to influence development of procurement and commerce at

On August 4th our friend, colleague and supporter Bruce Renneberg is retiring after an impressive 36 years in council. Bruce joined Sutherland Council in accounts payable in 1987, and after offering to assist a colleague in Stores he started his procurement journey. Initially, procurement was just a one-man unit but through his hard work he

Our 2023 Annual Conference is rapidly approaching, with the agenda set and speakers booked, we are now looking to open up for delegate registrations. Our theme this year is Connect, Leverage, Achieve. This years’ event is focused on how council staff can learn new ways to demonstrate their immense value across our sector.  We dive

LGP is pleased to announce that the Procurement Capability Grant Program for 2023 will be launched, shortly. This program is designed to support procurement, and councils can apply for them through a competitive expression of interest (EOI) process. The primary goal of the Grant Program is to incentivise NSW local governments to identify key areas

CURRENT & UPCOMING TENDERS T1.09-4 Debt Recovery Services Local Government Procurement has earmarked the tender for release in February/March 2023. Project Status: Market research and pre-tender development. Enquiries: For further information contact Horst Rossmann, Category Manager – IT and Services via email – hrossmann@lgp.theteamserver.com

Phill has recently announced his retirement. All of us at Local Government Procurement (LGP) will miss his knowledge, expertise and companionship. We are grateful for the support and guidance he has provided over the years. We sincerely wish him all the best for an enjoyable retirement. Phill Scott joined LGP in 2006 and is a