Disclosure Statement

Our terms of use and conditions are outlined below.

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Terms and Conditions

Information collected:

A record of your visit is made each time you view this website with our Internet Service Provider. The following information is logged for statistical purposes:
- your server address
- your top level domain name (for example .net, .gov, .au, .com, etc)
- the date and time you visited the sitepages accessed and documents which were downloaded
- previous site you visited
- the type of browser you are using
- user credentials and listing interactions

LGA Procurement disclosure statement on website use and email engagement

1.     Objective
LGA Procurement collects personal information that enables LGA Procurement to track usage of the website and to track engagement with email content. LGA Procurement uses the information obtained to enhance customer engagement.

2      Collection of information on web site activity
To improve the website experience, LGA Procurement uses 'cookies'. A cookie is a small text file that the site places on a user’s computer as a tool to remember preferences. The website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate an IP address with any other data held by Google. LGA Procurement uses reports provided by Google Analytics to understand website traffic and webpage usage. Logging into the SectorSaver results in the provision of personal details that enable LGA Procurement to track onsite behaviour, including what content the user views and downloads, i.e. pages, events, ctrld files, minutes, agendas and other content objects. This information is primarily used in an aggregated form to help LGA Procurement understand which content is useful to members. Social plug-in tracking cookies may also be used to track both members and non-members of social networks for additional purposes such as behavioural advertising, analytics, and market research. Although most browsers automatically accept cookies, a user can choose whether or not to accept cookies via a browser's settings. Users may also delete cookies from a device at any time. However, if cookies are not accepted the full experience of some of the features of the website will be lost.

3      Collection of information on email engagement
By subscribing to LGA Procurement e-newsletters, the user provides a unique identifier (email address) that allows LGA Procurement to track the user’s engagement with email content. LGA Procurement can identify whether an email has been opened and what links have been clicked within the email. In addition, the information can identify what email software was used to open the email, the approximate location at the time of opening, and whether the user has shared the email content by forwarding or via social media. This information is primarily used in an aggregated form to help LGA Procurement understand which content is useful to members.

4      Personal information
LGA Procurement will not use or disclose personal information about an individual for a purpose other than the primary purpose of collection, unless it is required by law. LGA Procurement is committed to ensuring that personal information is handled appropriately.

5.     Copyright ownership
Unless expressly stated otherwise, LGA Procurement claims copyright ownership of the content of any LGA Procurement webpage/emails it sends. Content is intended for member councils in South Australia only. Member councils may download, display, print, reproduce and alter the material for internal use. LGA Procurement reserves the right to revoke such permission at any time. Read our copyright statement.

Common Questions

SectorSaver acts in the capacity of a procurement facilitator. If you have questions about how to use SectorSaver the answers might be listed below.

How does SectorSaver make money?

SectorSaver charges a transparent $250+GST per listing to publish for three months. When goods and services are purchase they are fulfilled through UniMarket and the standard percentage management fee is applied  to transactions. There are no hidden fees and there is no artificial price inflation.

What is the purpose of SectorSaver?

SectorSaver is designed to be a controlled B2G & B2B supply channel that allows councils and community sector buyers to purchase surplus, overstocked, cleared goods and services suitable for use at a significantly reduced price.

Suppliers benefit from a central platform listing the surplus, overstocked, clearance goods and services they can offer to the sector.
Buyers benefit by accessing these quality goods and services at a significantly reduced cost while meeting their governance requirements.

Can councils legally purchase surplus, cleared goods and services?

Yes — provided goods and services are assessed by buyers as:
- fit‑for‑purpose,
- compliant with relevant standards,

SectorSaver listings are structured to clearly show:
- compliance context,
- reason for clearance,
- specifications

This supports lawful procurement under council policies.

Is SectorSaver appropriate for sensitive or high‑profile matters?

Yes — this is a core value and use case.

SectorSaver allows:
- controlled buyer access
- non‑public listings
- tailored disclosure
- reputationally safe transactions  

Who is LGA Procurement and what is their relationship to SectorSaver

LGA Procurement is a local government panel administration business. It is part of the Local Government Association of South Australia.
SectorSaver is a web application owned, managed and administrated by LGA Procurement for the benefit of LGA members and the quality suppliers that have listed on their panels.

Who can buy through SectorSaver?

SectorSaver listings are only available to the institutional buyers authorised access by LGA Procurement. All councils operating in South Australia are qualified to buy from SectorSaver. Other institutional buyers include, public agencies, public authorities and community-focused businesses.

SectorSaver is available to:
- Local councils
- Public agencies and statutory authorities
- Government‑owned corporations
- Various community sector buyers

All buyers are verified organisations, not individuals.  

How does SectorSaver support probity and audit requirements?

SectorSaver provides:
- documented clearance reasons
- transparent pricing context
- supplier identity and credentials
- compliance documentation availability via Unimarket
- traceable buyer–seller records
- access to LGAP panel arrangements compliant with Local Government and ICAC Acts

This creates an audit‑ready procurement trail.

Does using SectorSaver undermine panel or contract arrangements?

No, it supports them.

SectorSaver does not replace panels. It does not override contracts. It is intended for opportunistic, supplementary purchasing. Councils should continue to follow their internal procurement rules.

Can we inspect goods before purchase?

Yes, where practicable.

Listings indicate:
- inspection availability
- sample availability
- site visit options

Inspection is strongly encouraged for higher‑value items.

Are warranties provided?

Normal warranties apply. Buyers must ensure they retrieve warranty paperwork directly from the supplier during a transaction. SectorSaver does not keep copies and cannot retrieve them for you. A listing may detail an alteration to a warranty status, such as ex‑fleet or ex‑demo assets. Listings will clearly state any change to warranty conditions.

How is value for money demonstrated?

Each listing includes:
- a stated price
- explanation of why the item or service is being cleared
- references the market price or replacement pricing, or
- explanation of savings without compromising suitability

This supports internal approvals and audits.

Can we purchase using a purchase order?

Yes. SectorSaver utilises the existing processes embedded within the Unimarket platform. To proceed with a procurement a purchase request or purchase order with the listing code is processed on Unimarket.  

Who typically approves a SectorSaver purchase within council?

Normal council approval processes apply.

A common approval pathway for works related goods and services is as follows:
- Works / Infrastructure Manager
- Asset Manager
- Procurement
- Finance

Listings are designed to be easily reviewed across all roles.

Who can sell through SectorSaver?

SectorSaver is available to all existing LGAP approved suppliers:

- manufacturers and wholesalers
- civil and infrastructure contractors
- fleet owners and hire companies
- liquidators and insolvency practitioners
- organisations holding surplus operational assets

Suppliers must comply with their existing Approved Supplier Agreement arrangements and meet our terms of use for qualified listings.  

What types of goods and services are suitable?

SectorSaver is suitable for all existing LGAP panel offerings:

- civil and infrastructure materials
- plant, fleet and equipment, including spec-compliant second hand stock
- parks and streetscape assets
- building and depot maintenance stock
- operational consumables
- new product launches, with early bird options
- new equipment activations
- endlines or discontinued stock
- peak and off-peak pre-bookings
- geo-targeted packages
- talent activations

Consumer goods and distressed retail stock are excluded.  

Why use SectorSaver, why not just auction to clear?

Both methods are useful.

You might benefit from listing on SectorSaver before using an auction to see if you can attract a fair value quickly. If you've been trying to auction without success you might try listing with SectorSaver, and vice versa. Both are valid channels for disposing of surplus or clearing goods.

SectorSaver can potentially achieve:
- a faster time to realisation
- be cheaper to use than an auction
- offer reduced holding and storage costs
- a chance to secure a fair price
- allow local and community buyers to benefit
- support documented pricing justifications
- find legitimate institutional buyers
- achieve a result defensible to creditors

SectorSaver does not negate the value of auctions, it just provides an additional channel.

Is pricing public?

No. SectorSaver facilitates transactions only.
Assets remain with the supplier to dispatch and asset ownership is transferred to the buyer just as with an normal transaction.

Who carries risk once goods are sold?

Risk transfer terms are:
- aligned with standard commercial sale conditions
- as contained in the LGAP Approved Supplier Agreement, unless negotiated between the parties

Is SectorSaver appropriate for sensitive or high‑profile matters?

Yes — this is a core value and use case.

SectorSaver allows:
- controlled buyer access
- non‑public listings
- tailored disclosure
- reputationally safe transactions