A note from the CEO, Andrew Haste

I am sure we are each feeling a level of uncertainty, anxiety and even fear about things that are largely out of our direct control. The world is reacting in ways that we have never previously experienced and that is breeding even more uncertainty, anxiety and fear.

It’s times like this that we learn who our friends are, who we can rely on and who will always be there to assist.

With over 25 years supporting the local government sector in SA, LGA Procurement stands ready to assist all councils and suppliers in this time of need.

The reality is that certain functions need to continue for the benefit of our communities. We will help you get things sorted, allow you to maintain your corporate and commercial responsibilities, connect you, problem solve, assist with future planning and be a source of advice and encouragement.

We are well prepared for the uncertain times ahead and have solid plans to continue with our full scope operations. The team has a very positive and united outlook and we think that is even more infectious!

We are but an email, mobile phone call or video call away.

So, how can we help you?

Stay up to date

The LGA is maintaining communication with its members about the COVID-19 situation here (members only access) and via the Members Advice line is 8224 2099.

LGA Procurement will provide regular updates - please pass  this webpage on to your colleagues and ask them to subscribe too.

Regards,

Andrew Haste

Chief Executive Officer
LGA Procurement

A note from the CEO, Andrew Haste

COVID-19 LGA Procurement Update 31 March 2020

Dear all,

As we move to new ways of working, maintaining communication will be the key to getting things moving and managing our collective well-being. Our newsletters are our means of staying in touch with you and will be produced regularly. Please propagate the latest edition throughout your organisation.

The ability for your council to source goods and services will be compromised in ways that we cannot yet imagine, yet new opportunities and alternative approaches will arise. Our newsletters will bring you important snippets of information, supply opportunities, red-tape reduction strategies, policy amendments, legal advice, red-hot deals, pragmatic solutions and insights into trends and crazy ideas as they emerge.

We have called on our National Procurement Network members to collectively understand the procurement landscape and supply chain limitations and will progressively inform you of developments as they arise.  We will pass on the upsides, the downsides and everything in between.

Stay close, we will sort this out together.

Regards,

Andrew Haste

LGA Procurement is working with Norman Waterhouse Lawyers to update the suite of Template Documents.

This work will be completed in April 2020 and made available free for all SA councils to use.

The upgraded suite will ensure the sector has:

• fit for purpose contracting tools;
• an understanding of why those tools have been amended together with relevant considerations for using the amended tools;
• a refresher on the tools – as amended – together with relevant legal considerations (particularly around contract management in the current commercial environment).

A comprehensive training program will also be launched as part of this upgrade - details posted soon.