Submit a Market-led Proposal (MLP) to Council

Market-led Proposals (MLPs) are unsolicited pitches from the private sector to supply goods and services.

They enable Council and industry to partner together on innovative ideas that Council has not directly requested. These are ideas that align with Council’s strategic priorities to solve a problem, address an opportunity or enhance services for the benefit of Council and the community. These partnerships may not be possible through traditional procurement pathways.

MLPs must support our Corporate Plan. Our plan is guided by 5 strategic pillars: 

  • Our Vibrant Communities 
  • Our Healthy Environments 
  • Our Well-Planned Places 
  • Our Progressive Economy 
  • Our Engaged Council

Eligibility and MLP requirements  

To be eligible, your proposal must: 

  • not have been submitted in the past 12 months 
  • not have been previously advised by Council as not being considered 
  • not involve the disposal of land that does not comply with the Local Government Regulation 2012
  • not be a request for grants or government funding
  • align with the strategic objectives outlined in Council’s Corporate Plan 
  • solve a problem, seize an opportunity, or enhance existing Council services 
  • justify direct negotiation with Council 
  • be unsuitable for an open or competitive tender process
  • be a readily available solution that cannot be procured normally
  • not have elements that aren't viable (legal, technical, commercial, or practical)
  • address the assessment criteria set out in the guideline. 

How to submit a MLP

Before you submit your proposal, you must: 

Your proposal must include information to allow Council to undertake an initial assessment of the proposal against the core assessment criteria. This includes:  

  • business need 
  • connection to strategy and values  
  • justification of exclusive  
  • value for money  
  • capability, capacity and experience  
  • feasibility  
  • risk and due diligence.  

Submit your proposal

For more information, read the Market-Led Proposal Guideline(PDF, 4MB). It covers the submission and assessment process. It also outlines expectations and our decision-making criteria.

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