In conjunction with SHOP Consulting, Wodonga Council has developed a comprehensive, interactive workshop program designed to help businesses better understand and navigate the council’s procurement processes, making it easier for local businesses to access council opportunities.
The two-hour workshops will cover essential topics, such as:
- Participation in procurement activities;
- Pre-registration requirements;
- Understanding the evaluation process; and,
- When or when not to tender.
In the past three years, the council has awarded approximately $136 million in contracts, with 51 per cent going to local businesses. We aim to increase this percentage and encourage businesses of all sizes and fields to attend these workshops.
The workshops are free to attend. Light refreshments will be available.
Registrations close on Wednesday, April 2, at 5pm.
For more information, contact the Team Leader Procurement Miranda Somers on (02) 6022 9371 or email msomers@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Meet your facilitator
Michael Robinson
Managing Director, SHOP Consulting
Michael is the Managing Director of SHOP Consulting, a company he founded to address the unique procurement needs of local and state government. Michael is a trusted procurement consultant, with a focus on delivering high quality services to clients. With years of experience working with government agencies and councils, he has honed his skills in procurement strategy and capability reviews, high value/high risk market engagements and training in procurement and contract management.
What is local government procurement?
Procurement is the process of buying goods, services and works that:
- Enables the council to operate and service the community with accountability
- Incorporates value for money when spending public funds
- Ensures fairness and transparency for everyone