https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
Shire
6 Shire Street, West Wyalong NSW 2666
Bland Shire Council serves a rural agricultural community in the western Riverina. The council's strategic direction is grounded in inclusivity, sustainability, governance excellence, and economic resilience, as outlined in its 2025-2035 Community Strategic Plan.
Community Strategic Plan
2025-2035
Delivery Program (4 yr)
2025-2029
Operational Plan (annual)
2025-2026
Annual Report (most recent)
2024-25
Long-term Financial Plan
Available via IP&R framework
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Economic resilience and agricultural support
Sustainability in operations and service delivery
Inclusive community engagement and participation
Governance excellence and transparency
Infrastructure maintenance and improvement
Community wellbeing and service quality
Morning Melodies and Memories program continuation
Road repair and improvement program
McCann Park pathway upgrades
Herridge Park pathway upgrades
Community facility maintenance and improvements
Agricultural extension and support services
Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 adopted
Four-year Delivery Program 2025-2029 implemented
State of the Shire Report 2021-2024 completed
Continued focus on economic resilience initiatives
Infrastructure maintenance programs progressing
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located (check council website)
Procurement page
https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au
Buy local / supplier programs
Not specifically identified
Where to monitor live opportunities
LGP — Open Tenders
Current LGP RFTs (panel refreshes)
Subscribe to the LGP newsletter; RFTs are usually open 4-6 weeks.
TenderLink
NSW council tenders + LGP RFTs
Free supplier registration. Set keyword alerts.
VendorPanel
Selected NSW council tenders + state government
Used by Blacktown and several Sydney councils.
NSW eTendering
NSW state government + selected councils
Some councils participate; useful for joint state/council projects.
LG Tenderbox
Council-specific portal for some councils
Smaller user base; check whether your target councils use it.
LGNSW Procurement
Industry news, RFTs, supplier opportunities
LGNSW is the peak body for NSW councils — useful for context and networking.
Office of Local Government NSW
Council policy, financial data, procurement guidance
Source of truth for thresholds and council compliance.
AusTender
Federal opportunities (some council relevance)
Useful when councils partner with Commonwealth-funded programs.
No specific public ICT strategy identified. Council operates website with online document access. Typical for regional shire council with limited digital infrastructure.
Strategic planning and community engagement for small rural councils
Economic resilience and diversification planning for agricultural communities
Infrastructure planning and asset management for small shires
Community wellbeing program development and evaluation
Sustainability strategy and implementation
Governance and transparency improvements