Draft Procurement Strategy
Consultation has concluded
Our Procurement Strategy focuses on supporting local businesses and strengthening our community while adhering closely to local government legislation. We are dedicated to building strong partnerships with businesses and stakeholders, ensuring our procurement processes are transparent, inclusive, and beneficial to our local economy.
Local content evaluation criteria within the Draft Procurement Strategy are intended to replace the current offset methodology within the Tendering Local Preference Policy and more effectively maximise the participation of local business in Council contracts and projects. This adjustment aligns with the broader aims of the strategy to strengthen community connections and bolster regional growth.
Four key themes will guide our journey:
- Deepening our community: We will help local businesses to thrive and win opportunities with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC)
- Active leadership: We will lead by example and shape our supply chain to foster community growth and promote inclusivity
- Shaping our norms and practices: Keeping things simple to improve results
- Building trust in PMHC: Embedding good governance
We invite everyone to join us on this journey, ensuring our procurement processes benefit our community and future generations.
You can view the Draft Procurement Strategy to the right under the documents tab, or below if you are viewing on a mobile device.
We are seeking feedback on the Draft Procurement Strategy, and you can share your thoughts through the survey provided below, or by sending us an email or letter. During the exhibition, all interested persons are encouraged to view the Draft Procurement Strategy and provide written comments. All comments received will be reported to a future Council meeting for consideration before a final decision is made. Please note, any submission may be made public. Contact details remain confidential; however, let us know if you would like your name to remain confidential too.
How to get involved
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Draft Procurement Strategy Information Session scheduled for 5 February 2025 has been cancelled. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. All registered attendees have been emailed regarding the cancellation.
While the session will no longer take place, the Draft Procurement Strategy will remain on public exhibition until 11 February 2025. We strongly encourage you to share your feedback through the Have Your Say platform, which will remain open for submissions until that date.
We appreciate your continued engagement in this process and thank you for your valuable input.
- Take our short online survey;
- Email your feedback to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au; or
- Post your feedback to:
Chief Executive Officer
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
PO Box 84
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Consultation closes Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 5:00pm.