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Written by Ebony Setefano, Arrangements Manager, Local Buy

On 1 May 2023, 47 Arrangements will be available for new tender submissions. Local Buy Arrangements enable potential suppliers to apply to their tenders 4 times a year, this allows new suppliers to join contracts within the contract period and it also allows current suppliers to add additional categories if their capability extends from their original tenders. These tenders open every February, May, August, and November at 12:00 AM on the first of the month and close at 2:00 PM on the last of the month. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

If you are an existing supplier you are NOT required to re-apply each time tenders open unless you would like to be appointed to a new Arrangement, or a new category within an Arrangement to which you are currently appointed. 

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February Highlights

  • Two new Arrangements went to market: Training Services LB327 & People & Wellbeing Services (Human Resources) LB328
  • 684 tender responses were submitted through APET360
  • 255 quotes were requested through VendorPanel
  • Local Buy has now onboarded a total of 3,447 pre-qualified suppliers

Available 1 May 2023

  • Training Services LB327 
  • People & Wellbeing Services (Human Resources) LB328 
  • Motor Vehicles & e-Mobility Vehicles LB320 
  • Traffic Management Services LB325 

New Arrangements added in 2022

  • Legal Services LB311 
  • Business Management & Consulting Services LB309 
  • Financial Management & Consulting Services LB310 
  • Road Furniture & Signage Products LB31 
  • Security Services, Equipment & Maintenance LB289 
  • Engineering & Environmental Consultancy Services LB312 
  • Veterinary Services & Consumables LB319 
  • ICT Solutions, Products, Services & New Tech LB308 
  • Bulk Fuels LB321 
  • Fleet Charge Cards (Fuels) LB322 
  • Oils & Lubricants + AdBlue LB323 
  • Bulk Fuel & Oil Storage Tanks & Dispensing Equipment LB324 

Expiring 30 April 2023 

  • Human Resources & Employee Services BUS278 - This contract has been replaced two new contracts: Training Services LB327 and People & Wellbeing Services (Human Resources) LB328 
  • Motor Vehicles BUS233  - This contract has been replaced with: Motor Vehicles & e-Mobility Vehicles LB320 

Open for Tender 1 June 2023

  • Trucks and Specialised Trucks NPN1.23

In Development 

  • Building & Construction Services LB329 
  • Building & Office Fit Out and Associated Works LB331 
  • Building and Trade Services LB332 
  • Waste Recycling LB330 
  • Green Energy and EV Infrastructure LB326 
  • Wet Plant Hire 

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