Tenders and Supply
Local Government Purchasing Requirements
Procurement is the acquisition of goods, services, or works from an outside source. Within Local Government, items procured may include anything from hire of equipment, tools or hardware, office supplies, park equipment, road materials or the engagement of professional services.
Council is bound by the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 and Regulations 2012 and must adhere to the Sound Contracting Principles for the discharge of public money.
The sound contracting principles as per the Local Government Act 2009 s104 (2) are:
- Value for money
- Open and effective competition
- Development of competitive local business and industry
- Environmental protections
- Ethical behaviour and fair dealing
Pre-Qualified Supplier Registers
Council has established the following categories of supply as Pre-Qualified Supplier Registers which are a contracted Standing Offer Arrangement. The registers will be refreshed at the same time each year allowing new suppliers to apply and existing suppliers to update pricing and service offerings.
- Dry Hire (September)
- Wet Hire (September)
- Road Making Quarry Materials (September)
- Civil Works (April)
- Trade Services (April)
- Electrical Works (April)
- Pest Management (April)
Local Marketplace
Council has established a local marketplace for non-contracted low risk ad-hoc supply arrangements for businesses within the South Burnett Region boundaries in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy which is focused on affording opportunities for local suppliers wherever possible to provide or supply Council with goods and services.
VendorPanel Local Marketplace is an online procurement system which allows Council officers to search, nominate and invite local suppliers to quote. In turn, suppliers will receive an email notification with an invite to submit a quote. All the supplier is required to do is log in for details and then upload the quote. If you are interested in supplying goods or services to Council you can register your business on Councils Local Marketplace for free.
The marketplace intends to capture goods and services such as catering, stationery, tools & equipment, hardware, printing, horticulture, plumbing & electrical products, uniforms, clothing and PPE, accommodation, training providers, spare parts, florists & giftware, information technology hardware and many others.
To register to become a part of the Pre-Qualified South Burnett Local Marketplace Panel click here.
This is a great opportunity for local business owners to have their goods and services seen by a new audience.
Local Buy
Local Buy are a subsidiary of the Local Government Association of QLD (LGAQ). Local Buy facilitates business relationships with local government and their suppliers. Local Buy’s core business is the creation of contractual arrangements for goods and services that can be used by Queensland Councils, aggregating the demand for these goods and services to achieve better pricing and conditions. There are in excess of 27 contracted pre-qualified supplier arrangements which can be accessed by all 77 council across Queensland.
If you are interested in tendering for larger contracts as a pre-qualified supplier under the local buy arrangements, please direct enquiries through the Local Buy website here.
Local Buy Frequently Asked Questions
Illion Tenderlink
Illion Tenderlink is the largest provider of e-procurement and tender notification services within Australia and New Zealand connecting buyers and suppliers. Tenderlink streamlines the procurement process with Council by providing an easy to use electronic system for organisations who wish to respond to Council tenders.
Registered businesses will be notified by email when a new tender has been released that matches your selected categories of interest, download tender documents, participate in tender forums and lodge electronic tender submissions.
Registration with Tenderlink is free. For information on how to register on Tenderlink here for video tutorials.
To Register click South Burnett Regional Council - Registration (tenderlink.com)
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