The Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) based in Kerry County Council manage, develop and promote best practice for the procurement of works, goods and services for plant hire and minor building and civil works.
The Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) has developed frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems such as:
Details on the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre services may be accessed at the SupplyGov website
The Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) manages two spend categories on behalf of the public sector:
Laois County Council utilises many of the national contracts put in place by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). Categories include:
The OGP have prepared a short video providing an overview of Public Procurement in Ireland.
National and EU Tender opportunities are advertised on the European tendering platform eTenders which is used by all public sector bodies including Contracting Authorities. There are several interactive walkthrough videos for suppliers on how to register and manage a tender process on the new eTenders platform.