Local Buy Nex Gen is a QLD first initiative supporting Local Government and their communities

Core to Local Buy’s service offering is Nex Gen, a fully funded Australian-first procurement ecosystem designed for the Queensland Local Government and Not-For-Profit sector. Nex Gen includes a full procurement hub with integrated planning, sourcing, contract management, analytics dashboards, economic development insights and much more.

“Local councils account for on average $7.7 billion of goods and services each year and are a primary supporter of the local businesses and communities they serve.  Local Buy developed and delivered the Nex Gen Procurement Ecosystem to not only support councils in their procurement processes but to do so in a way that makes it easier for them to connect with their local suppliers and drive improved local economic outcomes” said Local Buy’s Chief Executive Peter Mifsud.

Local Buy’s Director Nex Gen Procurement & Partnerships Glen Duff stated that the ecosystem continues to evolve, noting “Nex Gen supports procurement at a sector-wide level, ensuring procurement capability continues to develop and advance in line with advancing technology. It delivers better value with smarter sourcing in a compliant, faster, more secure, and industry leading solution.”

Developed in collaboration with Australia’s leading procurement experts, VendorPanel and ArcBlue, Nex Gen uniquely realises the full procurement opportunity, including insights into economic impacts and procurement opportunities at the local and regional level.

Quick Facts:

• Fully funded procurement ecosystem for all 77 Qld Councils & Eligible Not-for-Profits
• Common platform for Suppliers, lowering red tape and costs of doing business
• Advancing procurement across Queensland at a sector-wide level
• Enhancing local economic development opportunities

With over 70% of Queensland Councils already onboard, Local Buy and their partners continue to invest significantly in support and development ensuring the Ecosystem remains relevant and effective for the Qld community. Nex Gen is part of a number of recent significant investments by Local Buy, supporting Local Government with their Active Arrangements (also a first for Qld) which introduced a  streamlined gateway between business and local government.