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Local Buy is peak procurement body for Queensland local government. We provide access to over 4,500 pre-qualified suppliers through more than 50 Arrangements.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Local Buy is the largest provider of legislatively compliant pre-qualified supplier Arrangements in Queensland and the Northern Territory. We develop and manage a register of pre-qualified supplier Arrangements to cater for a diverse range of goods and services on behalf of Local Government and other organisations. We make it easy

, efficient and effective for local governments to connect with trusted suppliers. We are experts in creating pre-qualified Arrangements to help councils and other organisations to deliver value for money by streamlining the procurement process. Our Arrangements are considered an LGA Arrangement and are subject to an exception within the Local Government Regulations 2012

Established in 2001 to assist Queensland councils with procurement, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). We are a profit-for-purpose organisation and any profit is provided to the LGAQ, who use the funds to provide high quality services to member councils in Queensland. We also work in partnership with the Local Government Association of Northern Territory (LGANT), whose member councils can access our Arrangements through an exemption in the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021.

𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆
In the spirit of reconciliation, Peak Services and Local Buy acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, respecting the lands and waters that give us life; into which the songlines, stories, ancestors, and dreamings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are woven. We pay respect to all First Nations people and Elders past, present, and emerging.

03/09/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
🕙 In-Person Event: 10.00am - 11.00am (AEST)
🕙 Virtual Event: 2.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST)

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀

If you’re a newly appointed Local Buy pre-qualified supplier, then this session is for you. This induction is a vital step in unlocking the full potential of your supplier status.

Hosted by the experienced Local Buy Engagement team, you will have the opportunity to gain insider knowledge on how to effectively engage with clients, meet compliance expectations, and maximise your visibility and impact.

This is not just an invitation; it is a critical step in your supplier journey. Do not miss this opportunity to elevate your business and build lasting partnerships through Local Buy.

👉 Find out more and register https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Supplier-Induction-Sessions/Supplier-Induction-Session-September-2026

02/09/2026

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲

Recruiting and retaining the right talent is becoming increasingly complex as labour markets tighten, digital capability becomes more important, and workforce expectations continue to shift.

In our latest article, Category Manager, Michael Franzmann, explores how skills-based hiring can help organisations look beyond traditional qualifications and job titles to identify capability, transferable skills and future potential.

For councils and suppliers, this approach can support stronger workforce planning, improved internal mobility and greater resilience, particularly as AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape the skills needed across the sector.

Learn how Local Buy can help councils access recruitment, workforce planning, training and organisational development expertise through established procurement Arrangements.

Read article here👉 https://www.localbuy.net.au/News/2026-news-articles/Skills-based-hiring-Expanding-talent-opportunities-in-a-changing-workforce

31/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Are you a supplier looking to join Local Buy Arrangements? Join our online information session:

📅 Monday, 21 September 2026
📍 Online (via Teams)
🕙 2.00pm - 3.00pm AEST

This insightful webinar will help you understand Local Buy and explore the potential advantages of becoming a pre-qualified Local Buy supplier.

Key takeaways:
➡️ Learn the advantages of being a pre-qualified supplier, such as boosting your brand's exposure through Local Buy's platforms and networks.
➡️ Discover the Local Buy Arrangements you can tender for and how you can save time and money bypassing traditional tendering processes.
➡️ What you need to do to become a Local Buy pre-qualified supplier.
➡️ Your responsibilities once you become a supplier.
➡️ Q&A Session.

These advantages make it an essential move for businesses aiming to partner with local governments and expand their presence.

READ MORE & REGISTER HEREhttps://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Prospective-Supplier-Information-Session/Prospective-Supplier-Information-Session-September-2026

31/08/2026

𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

For Harrison Human Resources, becoming a Local Buy pre-qualified supplier was a natural fit. With deep local government experience and appointments across four Local Buy Arrangements, Harrisons is helping councils access specialist HR support efficiently and with confidence.

In this month’s My Local Buy Story, Founder and Managing Director Claire Harrison shares how Harrisons is working with councils to tackle complex workforce challenges, from occupational violence prevention and Respect@Work to recruitment, graduate programs and workplace relations.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
👉 https://www.localbuy.net.au/News/2026-news-articles/My-Local-Buy-Story-Harrison-Human-Resources

28/08/2026

𝗢𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆

Behind every great community project is a procurement process that helps make it happen.

Fraser Coast Regional Council has delivered a refreshed community space in Kawungan, with new play equipment, a riding track, multi-use half court, shaded sand play area and improved accessibility for local families to enjoy.

Behind the scenes, Local Buy assisted council with a streamlined procurement process by connecting them with pre-qualified suppliers through our Arrangements. This created an efficient pathway to market, helped meet legislative procurement requirements and saved council time and resources.

The result is a place-based community infrastructure project that reflects local needs, supports active lifestyles and helps make the Fraser Coast an even better place to live, work and invest.

We love valuable stories that create lasting benefits for their communities

and we’re proud to assist by providing a simplified procurement process to support councils.

Read full article 👉 https://www.localbuy.net.au/News/2026-news-articles/Oleander-Park-procured-through-Local-Buy-provides-more-ways-to-play

21/08/2026

📅 Next week we're heading to the WQAC Assembly 2026
📍 Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27 August | Brisbane City Hall

Bringing together local government, industry leaders and decision-makers from across Western Queensland, the Assembly is an important opportunity to discuss regional priorities, strengthen partnerships and share ideas that support communities across the region.

👥 Shez M***a, Manager of Business Development, and Jeremy Walker, Senior Engagement Manager, will be attending and would look forward to connecting with councils, partners and industry colleagues throughout the event.

Will we see you there?

21/08/2026

Local Buy’s quarterly open Arrangements are closing next Friday 28th August.

There’s still time to apply to be pre-qualified to work with local government and other organisations across 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮.

We currently have 44 Arrangements open, across seven categories. Find out more on our website: Open Tenders | Local Buy

📅 Tenders close Friday 28 August 2026 at 2:00pm AEST
👉 Apply now: Open Tenders | Local Buy

*Note: If you are an existing Local Buy supplier, you are not required to re-apply each time tenders open unless you are applying for additional categories.

FIND OUT MORE & APPLY HERE: https://www.localbuy.net.au/Arrangements/Open-Tenders

14/08/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹) 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📅 Tuesday, 25 August
📍 Virtual Event (via Teams)
🕙 2.00pm - 3.00pm AEST

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀
The session will recap the benefits of using Local Buy to procure goods and services and include a demonstration of best practice system use.

Key takeaways:
➡️ Identifying Local Buy suppliers within your geographical region.
➡️How to create a shortlist of suppliers to invite to Request for Quote (RFQ).
➡️Where to find compliance documents, insurances, and pricing information.
➡️How to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ).
➡️Tracking, monitoring, and managing your RFQs.

This one-hour session will enable you to confidently utilise the power of Unimarket (formerly VendorPanel) to manage your procurement activities.

REGISTER HERE 👇 https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Local-Buy-Training-Unimarket-formely-VendorPanel-Demonstration-a/Local-Buy-Training-Unimarket-powered-by-VendorPanel-Demo-August-2026

13/08/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
🕙 In-Person Event: 10.00am - 11.00am (AEST)
🕙 Virtual Event: 2.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST)

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀

If you’re a newly appointed Local Buy pre-qualified supplier, then this session is for you. This induction is a vital step in unlocking the full potential of your supplier status.

Hosted by the experienced Local Buy Engagement team, you will have the opportunity to gain insider knowledge on how to effectively engage with clients, meet compliance expectations, and maximise your visibility and impact.

This is not just an invitation; it is a critical step in your supplier journey. Do not miss this opportunity to elevate your business and build lasting partnerships through Local Buy.

Find out more and register here 👉 https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Supplier-Induction-Sessions/Supplier-Induction-Session-August-2026

12/08/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀!

Across Queensland, councils are navigating a defining period for local government, shaped by financial pressures, workforce constraints, rising community expectations and rapid technological change.

In this environment, procurement has evolved beyond process and compliance. It is now a strategic capability that enables councils to access innovation, strengthen governance, support local economies and deliver better outcomes for their communities.

In this month's From the General Manager's desk, our GM explores how capability, innovation and collaboration are helping shape the future of local government procurement. The strongest outcomes will come from councils that embrace change, leverage sector-wide solutions and use procurement as a catalyst for practical impact.

These themes are reflected throughout this edition, with insights on artificial intelligence, skills-based hiring, community impact and regional opportunity.

From the Procurement Excellence Conference and Sector Procurement Awards to our new Industry Capability Program, this edition highlights how Local Buy is helping councils build capability, reduce complexity and maximise value through practical support, trusted partnerships and pre-qualified supplier Arrangements.

As always, our focus remains on helping councils procure with confidence and deliver the outcomes that matter most to their communities.

In this edition:
➡️ From the General Manager's desk
➡️ Oleander Park procured through Local Buy provides more ways to play
➡️ AI in government procurement: What councils should be thinking about
➡️ Skills-based hiring: Expanding talent opportunities in a changing workforce
➡️ My Local Buy Story | Harrison Human Resources
➡️ Shining a light on the regions: Cherbourg

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