Local Buy - Home page
The evolution of BUS270 Road, Water, Sewerage and Civil Works Arrangement into three dedicated Arrangements
After 15 years in the market, this highly successful arrangement will expire in June 2024. Through an extensive review and consultative process - three new Local Buy Arrangements have been developed for Queensland councils to meet their roads and water requirements.
Read more Read moreNew Arrangements designed to ensure recruitment solutions into the future
Two new Arrangements have been designed to ensure Local Buy provides a suitable recruitment solution that will benefit all participating councils and other purchasers into the future.
After seven years, the BUS259(A) recruitment Arrangement will expire in May.
Don't ask twice - Insurance, WHS and Evaluation
Saving time and creating efficiency and assurance in the procurement process is a win-win for suppliers and purchasers.
Read how we're transforming the landscape of supplier engagement and procurement processes when it comes to purchasing and contracts
My Local Buy Story: Preston Law
Local Buy pre-qualified supplier, Preston Law, provides insights on hot topics they address when working with councils through Local Buy Arrangements.
This article takes a look at the Right to Information and Privacy, Liability for Volunteer workers, and the preparation of Rates and Charges.
FNQ Procurement Summit
We'll be exploring new avenues for advancing procurement practices in Queensland, sharing knowledge and networking.
Find out more Find out moreAdvancing Queensland Procurement Conference 2024
REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON!
Save the date Save the dateCouncils & Purchasers Webinar: NPN1.23
Trucks, Buses, Specialised Trucks, Bodies & Trailers with Category Manager Shane Grimstone.
Exciting enhancements are coming to Local Buy's supplier portal
After consultation and feedback with our suppliers, we've made improvements to the supplier reporting portal to streamline the process.
Here we give you an overview of the changes and also provide step by step instructions for completing your monthly supplier returns.
On the road with the Engagement Team
It's been another busy month for our Engagement Team as we travel from Kingaroy to Bundaberg and as far north as Thursday Island.
And, we're getting ready for a packed few months ahead with our first procurement summit of the year to be held in Cairns at the end of March.
Who we are
-
$2M/yr in improving digital procurement
We’re investing in Queensland Councils to simplify procurement, saving you time and money by enhancing reporting and providing data insights.
Learn More
-
Why Local Buy
We’re here to simplify procurement by connecting organisations with Pre-Qualified local suppliers, reducing risk, and saving you time and money.
Learn More
-
Our Arrangements
With over 52 Arrangements across 7 Categories, you can procure the goods and services you require to support your operations.
Learn More
Quick Links
Our Portfolio
At a glance
3,800+
# Pre-Qualified Suppliers
$850M+
Procurement spend through Local Buy
52
Supplier Arrangements
64
QLD councils using our fully funded procurement platform
10
New & Refreshed Arrangements
1,575
Supplier Verification Fee Exemptions
250
Organisations that use Local Buy
800+
Individual Purchasers using Local Buy Arrangements
Latest News
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, 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.