My Local Buy Story: GIS People
Published on 18 December 2025
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Feature article by Igor Stjepanovic, CEO GIS People
GIS People was founded on the principle that location intelligence and data integrity are the most powerful, yet often underutilised, assets for government and enterprise organisations. Our journey began with a clear vision: to transform complex, disparate data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and better community outcomes. We are a specialist consultancy, not just a technology vendor, and our "why" is rooted in a commitment to solving real-world operational challenges - from optimising asset management and infrastructure planning to ensuring financial compliance.
As a proud Local Buy pre-qualified supplier on Arrangements ICT Solutions, Products, Services and New Technology LB308 and Business Management and Consulting Services LB309, our core offering is a comprehensive suite of Geographic Information System (GIS) and data solutions, delivered by a team of highly experienced consultants. We provide everything from strategic data governance and system integration to hands-on data reconciliation and spatial analysis. Our "how" is defined by a collaborative, expert-led approach, ensuring that our solutions are not only technically robust but also perfectly aligned with the unique operational needs of local government.
This focus on partnership and precision is what allows us to champion efficiency, support critical council decision-making, and build long-term data integrity for our clients.
Working hand-in-hand with Local Government
Being a pre-qualified supplier on Local Buy Arrangements has enabled us to streamline the procurement process, allowing councils to quickly engage our specialist expertise without the administrative hurdles of a full tender process. This ensures rapid deployment of critical projects while maintaining full compliance.
Our team values the relationship we’ve built with Local Buy. Their support helps suppliers like us efficiently connect with local government bodies, keeping the focus on delivering technical excellence where it is needed most.
The power of data alignment
Reconciling finance and asset data for Redland City Council
Recently, GIS People completed a critical project for Redland City Council, a council committed to maintaining the highest standards of data accuracy across its operations. The core challenge was a common one for local governments: ensuring full alignment between the council’s finance system and its asset management / GIS system. Discrepancies between these two systems can lead to inaccurate reporting, flawed budgeting, and inefficient resource allocation.
The project required a meticulous, detail-oriented approach. GIS People consultant Maria was assigned to the task, bringing her expertise in data auditing and reconciliation. Maria had to audit records in both systems, cross-referencing thousands of data points to identify and resolve every inconsistency. Her work was crucial in creating a single, unified, and accurate view of the council’s assets and their corresponding financial records.
This successful reconciliation ensures that Redland City Council now has a foundation of data integrity, enabling more precise financial planning, better asset lifecycle management, and compliant reporting.
A partnership built on trust and expertise
The success of the project was a direct result of the close collaboration between Maria, the GIS People team, and the Redland City Council's Spatial Data Management Team. The council’s team lead, Glen Jenkins, was particularly impressed with the quality of the service provided.
"I cannot speak highly enough of GIS People and the service Maria has provided. I am very appreciative to both Maria and GIS People, and I look forward to working with them again." - Glen Jenkins, Redland City Spatial Data Management Team Lead
This quote underscores the value of the Local Buy framework, which connects councils with trusted, pre-qualified experts who can deliver critical, high-quality outcomes.
Looking ahead
With the increasing complexity of urban management and the growing need for smart city infrastructure, the demand for data integrity and spatial expertise is paramount. GIS People is proud to play its part, supporting councils and local communities through specialist data services, strong partnerships, and a commitment to technical excellence.
"We don't just manage spatial data - we ensure the data tells the right story for the community. That's what being a Local Buy supplier is all about." - Igor Stjepanovic, CEO, GIS People
Connect with our Team to find out more about our data reconciliation and GIS services