Being a Supplier

1. Become a pre-qualified supplier through LGAQ Local Buy.
2. Register and tender for current procurement opportunities through VendorPanel.

Local Buy is the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) procurement services company.

Local Buy develops contractual arrangements for use by Queensland councils and government entities, eliminating the need for government authorities to establish their own supply contracts.

A contract established by Local Buy enables councils and government entities to purchase a diverse range of goods and services from Local Buy contractors.

You can view Local Buy procurement opportunities, download tender documents and lodge tender submissions via the Local Buy website.

Doing Business with Council Forums

Mackay Regional Council holds an annual “Doing Business with Council” forum, designed especially for new and existing suppliers interested in partnering with council.

Find out more and express an interest in attending future forums.

Meet the Buyer Events

This annual event is conducted by the Queensland Government together with council to enable suppliers to meet with members of council's procurement team to promote their capability and learn about project opportunities for their business.

The successful event for 2025 was held in March. Keep an eye out for the next event proposed for 2026.

These are the terms of business referred to in council’s purchase orders and apply to any contract entered into by council and a supplier, unless other terms and conditions are specifically agreed at time of contract award.

By accepting to supply the items described in a council purchase order, suppliers agree to be bound by and accept these terms and conditions.

View the Terms of Business(PDF, 1018KB)

Policies

• Alcohol and other Drugs Policy(PDF, 444KB)
• Code of Conduct(PDF, 7MB)
• Corporate Rehabilitation Policy(PDF, 45KB)
• Fitness for Work Policy(PDF, 174KB)
• Fitness for Work Procedure(PDF, 262KB)
• Health Assessment Policy(PDF, 211KB)
• Smoking Policy(PDF, 111KB)

Quality

• Inspection and Test Plan Review(PDF, 893KB)
• Quality Management Plan Review(PDF, 898KB)
• Quality Management Requirements for Contractors(PDF, 909KB)

Work Health Safety

• Work Health Safety Policy Statement(PDF, 649KB)
• MRC WHS Guidelines for Consultants and Contractors(PDF, 892KB)
• Contract - Risk Register for(PDF, 174KB)
• Contractor - WHS Questionnaire for(PDF, 331KB)
• Review of WHS Management Plan for Principal Contractor(PDF, 304KB)
• Safe Work Method Statement - Review of(PDF, 98KB)
• Contractors Spot Check - Safety(PDF, 45KB)
• Contractor - WHS Management Plan Site Review for principal(PDF, 189KB)
• Work Health Safety Policy Statement(PDF, 649KB)
• Consultant and Contractor WHS Management Procedure(PDF, 451KB)

Additional Resources

• Community liaison tips(PDF, 2MB)