Local Buy Pty Ltd

Local Buy’s quarterly open Arrangements are closing this Friday. There’s still time to apply to be pre-qualified to work with local government and other organisations across 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮.

We currently have 42 Arrangements open, across seven categories. Find out more on our website: Open Tenders | Local Buy

📅 Tenders close Friday 29 May 2026 at 2:00pm AEST

👉 Apply now: Open Tenders | Local Buy

📍 Note: If you are an existing Local Buy supplier, you are not required to re-apply each time tenders open unless you are applying for additional categories.

FIND OUT MORE & APPLY HERE: https://www.localbuy.net.au/Arrangements/Open-Tenders

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 27 May2026
🕙 In-Person Event: 10.00am - 11.00am (AEST)
🕙 Virtual Event: 2.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST)

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀: If you’re a newly appointed Local Buy pre-qualified supplier, then this session is for you. This induction is a vital step in unlocking the full potential of your supplier status.

Hosted by the experienced Local Buy Engagement team, you will have the opportunity to gain insider knowledge on how to effectively engage with clients, meet compliance expectations, and maximise your visibility and impact.

This is not just an invitation; it is a critical step in your supplier journey. Do not miss this opportunity to elevate your business and build lasting partnerships through Local Buy.

FIND OUT MORE, and register here: https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Supplier-Induction-Sessions/Supplier-Induction-Session-May-2026

We’re heading to the LGAQ Bush Councils Convention in Longreach this May.

This key event brings together councils from rural, regional and remote communities to connect, collaborate and share insights.

Held biennially, it’s an opportunity for local government leaders and industry experts to explore the policy priorities, service delivery challenges and opportunities shaping Queensland’s bush communities.

Local Buy General Manager, Glen Duff, will be attending and looks forward to learning about procurement challenges faced by bush councils.

FIND OUR MORE https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-External-Conferences/LGAQ-Bush-Councils-Convention-2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗣𝗪𝗘𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📅Tuesday 19 May 2026
📍Gold Coast

This Forum brings Queensland’s public works and engineering community together under the theme ‘𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿’.

Addressing the intensifying challenges of extreme weather, the program delivers actionable insights into:
➡️Climate adaptation engineering
➡️Pre-disaster preparedness
➡️Strategic management of DRFA funding to support faster recovery

Local Buy’s General Manager, Glen Duff will be presenting, and Matt Ziegenfusz, Manager Procurement and Sebastian Delrosso, Disaster Recovery Category Manager will be attending and look forward to seeing you there - come and say hello if you’re attending.

FIND OUT MORE: https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-External-Conferences/IPWEA-Disaster-Recovery-Forum-2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Are you a supplier looking to join Local Buy Arrangements? Join our online information session:
📅 Wednesday, 13 May 2026 and Wednesday, 20 May 2026
📍 Online (via Teams)
🕙 10.00am - 11.00am AEST

This insightful webinar will help you understand Local Buy and explore the potential advantages of becoming a pre-qualified Local Buy supplier.

Key takeaways:
🔸 Learn the advantages of being a pre-qualified supplier, such as boosting your brand's exposure through Local Buy's platforms and networks.
🔸 Discover the Local Buy Arrangements you can tender for and how you can save time and money bypassing traditional tendering processes.
🔸 What you need to do to become a Local Buy pre-qualified supplier.
🔸 Your responsibilities once you become a supplier.
🔸 Q&A Session.

These advantages make it an essential move for businesses aiming to partner with local governments and expand their presence.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 & 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Prospective-Supplier-Information-Session/Prospective-Supplier-Information-Session-May-13

Did you know when procuring through a Local Buy Arrangement, councils retain full discretion over their contract conditions?

In our latest article, General Counsel & Compliance Manager, Joshua Brown, explores how Local Buy Arrangements give councils flexible, compliant access to 50+ pre-qualified supplier panels, while keeping contract conditions firmly in your hands.

See how this approach can streamline processes, reduce negotiation time, and deliver practical benefits for your organisation.

Read the full article: https://www.localbuy.net.au/News/2026-news-articles/Maximising-value-through-flexible-contracting-under-Local-Buy

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮?

Local Buy’s quarterly Arrangements are now open for tender - this is your opportunity to become a pre-qualified supplier and do business with councils and other approved buyers.

This round includes 42 open Arrangements, across seven categories.

📅 Tenders close Friday 29 May 2026 at 2:00pm AEST

👉 Apply now Open Tenders | Local Buy

*Note: If you are an existing Local Buy supplier, you are not required to re-apply each time, unless you are applying for additional categories.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀!

As we mark 25 years of supporting councils with procurement, we remain focused on delivering practical solutions that drive real outcomes. Ongoing engagement with Mayors, CEOs, and CPOs ensures our services stay aligned with evolving sector priorities.

Join us on 5 August at Sofitel Brisbane for 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘆’𝘀 𝟮𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Secure your ticket to learn from industry leaders, connect with procurement peers and celebrate our shared journey.
https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Conference/Local-Buy-Legacy-Conference-2026

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
From the General Manager’s desk
➡️ Maximising value through flexible contracting under Local Buy
➡️ Council delivers innovation, cutting 4,926 tonnes in landfill emissions
➡️ My Local Buy Story - Mangoesmapping
➡️ Engagement update
➡️ Arrangement update

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱! https://www.localbuy.net.au/News

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱

If you’re a local business looking ahead to Brisbane 2032, this is a great opportunity to learn what’s coming and how to position your business for the work and partnerships that follow.

📅 Wednesday, 06 May 2026
🕒 8:30am–12:00pm
📍Alexandra Hills Hotel and Conference Centre
💲 Free (Small Business Month event)

This event will look at:
➡️How to position your business for work partnerships
➡️Current and future opportunities for local businesses
➡️How the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can create lasting economic benefits for Redlands Coast.

Local Buy will be attending. If you’re there, come and say hello to Anne-Maree and have a chat about upcoming opportunities and how we can support your procurement journey.

FIND OUT MORE https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-External-Conferences/Positioning-Redlands-Coast-Businesses-for-2032-and-Beyond

Learn how to streamline procurement through Local Buy and discover best practice methods using Unimarket (formerly VendorPanel).

📅 Thursday, 14 May 2026
📍 Virtual Event (via Teams)
🕙 10.00am - 11.00am AEST

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

The session will recap the benefits of using Local Buy to procure goods and services and include a demonstration of best practice system use.

Key takeaways:
➡️ Identifying Local Buy suppliers within your geographical region.
➡️ How to create a shortlist of suppliers to invite to Request for Quote (RFQ).
➡️ Where to find compliance documents, insurances, and pricing information.
➡️ How to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ).
➡️ Tracking, monitoring, and managing your RFQs.
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This one-hour session will enable you to confidently utilise the power of Unimarket (formerly VendorPanel) to manage your procurement activities.

REGISTER HERE https://www.localbuy.net.au/Events-Training/Events-Calendar/2026-Events/2026-Local-Buy-Training-Unimarket-formely-VendorPanel-Demonstration-a/Local-Buy-Training-Unimarket-powered-by-VendorPanel-Demo-May-26