Pre-qualified Arrangements

Local Buy Arrangements reduce the complexity and burden of the tender process for both councils and suppliers.

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Backed by legislative authority under the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulations 2012, Local Buy ensures every Arrangement is fully compliant - giving you a fast and reliable way to procure goods and services.

We’ve taken care of the complex contract negotiations, so you don’t have to. Every procurement activity under a Local Buy Arrangement is covered by our pre-established agreements - saving you time, reducing risk, and freeing you from the hassle of negotiating terms or being bound by supplier terms and conditions.

With over 4,000 pre-qualified suppliers across 50+ Arrangements, councils and other organisations can quickly source a wide range of goods and services through a simple quotation process - eliminating the need for lengthy tenders and delivering significant time and cost savings.

For suppliers, Local Buy Arrangements are a gateway to doing business with all 77 Queensland councils through one tender application. We also offer supplier verification fee exemptions for eligible Indigenous & small businesses, NFPs and social enterprises.

Our Arrangements open to new suppliers every three months allowing councils to better connect with local suppliers in their communities to establish frequent work opportunities.

Who uses Local Buy Arrangements?

  • All 77 QLD councils
  • Regional Organisations of Councils or ROCs
  • Government Owned Corporations (GOCs)
  • State Government Departments; Agencies and Statutory Authorities
  • Water and Port Authorities
  • Charities and Not-for-profit organisations
  • Universities and Schools
  • Tasmanian and Northern Territory Councils (where participating in the contract); and
  • Large, privately owned, corporate entities (who have been approved to use the contracts).

*Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) s234(1): A local government may enter into a contract for goods and services without first inviting written quotes or tenders if the contract is entered into under the LGA Arrangement.

An LGA Arrangement is an arrangement that has been entered into by either: LGAQ Ltd; or A company (an associated company) registered under the Corporations Act, if LGAQ is the only shareholder (Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld)s234(2)(a)(i)-(ii))

Local Buy Arrangements Support

Local Business:

  • Through more work opportunities.
  • Free to verify for small businesses.
  • Streamlined access to work with council and other organisations.

All Queensland councils & many other organisations:

  • Advanced compliance rigour.
  • Better access to local suppliers.
  • More visibility of suppliers.

Advanced Capability & Compliance

Our Streamlined tender process is focused on ensuring compliance. We implement a combination of annual and risk-based timing checks across insurances, financials, Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance to meet our clients' legislative requirements.

Industry Leading Technology

Our Procurement Technology solution also delivers strong value and provides a single point of connectivity to hundreds of members who purchase goods and services through Local Buy Arrangements. This fully funded solution which has been rolled out across Queensland councils connects them to local suppliers while significantly lowering the cost of doing business.

Low Verification Fees

Local Buy is a profit-for-purpose organisation owned 100% by the LGAQ with all profits going back to support the work of Local Government. Local Buy charges an annual Supplier Verification Fee and a monthly Contract Management Fee which is payable on all work received through the relevant Arrangement to suppliers to ensure that this support of Local Government can continue.

Open Every 3 Months

Most Local Buy Arrangements open for tender every three months in February, May, August, and November. These tenders open at 12:00AM (AEST) on the first day of the month and close at 2:00PM (AEST) on the last of the month. Local Buy is the FIRST and ONLY organisation to open tenders this frequently.

Our Partners

Local Buy works in partnership with other Local Government Associations. These partnerships enable suppliers on nominated arrangements to be engaged by councils and other organisations in the Northern Territory and/or Tasmania in addition to Queensland.

You can find a list of our Local Buy Arrangements here and you can find our pre-qualified suppliers here.

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