From the General Managers Desk | July 2026 Published on 06 July 2026 As councils enter FY27, procurement is becoming more strategic than ever. In this edition, our General Manager reflects on the priorities shaping the year ahead – from updated procurement tools and emerging AI opportunities to the growing importance of collaboration, capability and sector-wide solutions. Tagged as: , News, Newsletter
Fast-tracked procurement delivers school amenities for Noosa Published on 06 July 2026 How Noosa Shire Council procured a school amenities project from contract award to installation in just over three months. Tagged as: , Arrangements, For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter, Construction, Roads and Engineering, Planing, Waste and Open Spaces, Planning, Waste and Open Spaces
Building confidence in construction procurement Published on 06 July 2026 Construction procurement just got easier - our refreshed Construction Contract Suite gives councils and approved buyers access to professionally drafted templates, updated Guidance Notes and practical tools designed to support confident, consistent and cost-effective project delivery. Tagged as: , Arrangements, For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter, Construction, Roads and Engineering
Community infrastructure – thinking beyond delivery and into lifecycle Published on 06 July 2026 Community infrastructure delivers the greatest value when councils plan, procure, maintain and renew assets with the full lifecycle in mind. Tagged as: , Arrangements, For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter, Construction, Roads and Engineering, Corporate Services and Equipment, Electricity, Fleet and Field Equipment, ICT and Telecommunications, Libraries, Planing, Waste and Open Spaces
Engagement Update | July 2026 Published on 06 July 2026 Supporting councils across Queensland with trusted procurement expertise, practical training and dedicated engagement that builds sector capability. Tagged as: , For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter
Arrangement Update | July 2026 Published on 06 July 2026 Local Buy’s tender process moves into the appointment stage, with evaluations complete and next steps underway for successful applicants. Tagged as: , Arrangements, For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter
From the General Manager's desk | June 2026 Published on 09 June 2026 From volatile market conditions to practical AI and stronger sector support, we take a look at the key issues influencing procurement for Queensland councils in the months ahead. Tagged as: , For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter
Making procurement simpler Published on 09 June 2026 Understanding your contract options through Local Buy Tagged as: , For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter
Market volatility and local government procurement Published on 09 June 2026 Building procurement resilience in an unpredictable market. Tagged as: , For Suppliers, Purchasers, News, Newsletter