Local buy panel streamlines tender process

Isaac Regional Council is encouraging businesses to join Local Buy as a pre-qualified supplier as the Local Buy forum undertakes a major review and refresh of current supplier arrangements.

Mayor Anne Baker said now is the opportunity for local businesses from a range of industries to register their interest to become a preferred supplier under the Local Buy arrangement.

“Businesses are eager to bid for local government works, and we welcome Local Buy’s timely review of our existing suppliers and the potential to integrate new businesses into the panel,” Mayor Baker said.

Mayor Baker said Isaac Regional Council uses independent procurement partner Local Buy to deliver millions of dollars’ worth of work each year across the region.

“Becoming a pre-qualified supplier under the Local Buy panel arrangement puts local businesses in the running for more projects, saves time and money, and offers a shorter procurement process.”

“We know local government legislation can be complex, and Local Buy takes the guesswork out for many businesses by providing a streamlined tender process.”

Panel arrangement contracts currently under review and closing soon include:

Tranche 1 closes on Tuesday 16 June 2020 and includes:

BUS262: Engineering & Environmental Consultancy Services
BUS270: Road, Water, Sewerage & Civil Works
BUS274: ICT Solutions & Services
BUS267: Open Spaces, Parks, Play, Sport & Recreation
BUS265: Planning, Surveying, Design & Architectural Services

Tranche 2 closes on Tuesday 23 June 2020 and includes:

NPN 2.18: Smart Cities Connected Communities
BUS271: Corporate Clothing, Workwear & PPE
BUS276: Tyres, Tubes & Associated Services
BUS261: Legal Services
BUS259 (B): Recruitment Services – Permanent Staff

Tranche 3 closes on Tuesday 7 July 2020 and includes:

BUS258: Office & Stationery:
NPN 1.18: Telecommunication Services
BUS277: Chemical Supply
BUS260: Advertising & Media Services
BUS233: Motor Vehicles

Tranche 4 closes on Tuesday 21 July 2020 and includes:

BUS268: Spare Parts & Associated Services
BUS263: Call Centres & Customer Administration Services
BUS272: Business, Finance & Organisational Management Services
BUS278: Human Resources & Employee Relations.
BUS279: Project Management Services (Civil Infrastructure)

To register your business to become a pre-qualified supplier visit Local Buy at www.localbuy.net.au or call (07) 3000 2115 or email enquiry@localbuy.net.au and submit your application before the closing date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Isaac Regional Council PR & Media Officer 4846 3550

11th June 2020