Managing national security risks in public procurement is an area of concern for the Government. We have been working with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on this issue.
News
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Managing national security risks in procurement – New guidance
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Proposed change to Memorandums of Understanding relating to collaborative contracts
Eighteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) will be changed to allow us to share data relating to agencies’ procurement activities.
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Sign up for our June CoLabs
If you work for an agency or supplier, sign up for our CoLabs to have your say on the three June topics.
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New GETS dashboard goes live
A new GETS dashboard is now available on our website. You can compare government tenders (published on GETS) and key metrics such as tender responses and time taken to award.
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More May CoLabs: Collaborative contracting, data and new capabilities
May is a big month for procurement for the future’s system engagement. We’re running more CoLabs to help get more projects off the page and into action.
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Highlights from the procurement for the future March CoLabs
In March, we ran our first procurement for the future CoLabs. It was great to create a space where so many enthusiastic procurement professionals could come together.
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Updated threshold for approved sustainable building rating tools
As of 1 April 2023, the requirement to use an approved sustainable building rating tool applies to the construction of all new government owned non-residential building with an estimated capital value of $9 million and over.
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May CoLabs: Shape our strategic supplier and supply chain management strategies
This is another opportunity for agencies and suppliers to help us design the future of government procurement.
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Extension of consultation period on sector leadership model
We’ve extended the sector leadership consultation window by three weeks to 5 May, so more people can have their say.
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Government increases progressive procurement target following policy success
The cross-government progressive procurement target is increasing from 5% to 8% of government contracts to be awarded to Māori businesses.
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Michael Hiscox awarded CIPS fellowship
Our own Michael Hiscox has been recognised for his valuable contribution to the procurement and supply profession by CIPS – the world’s largest professional body for procurement and supply.
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Procurement for the future April concept labs
Join us for the latest in our ongoing series of procurement for the future collaboration events, this time focussing on procurement capability.
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New policy and guidance for managing cultural heritage places
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has refreshed the policy on how state sector agencies manage cultural heritage places.
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Consultation on sector leadership model
We’re seeking feedback on the proposed introduction of a sector leadership approach to how government manages procurement in key sectors.
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Procurement for the future March CoLabs
We’re hosting a series of design workshops called CoLabs to help us deliver the Government’s procurement for the future strategy.
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Cyclone Gabrielle – Emergency procurement guidance
In an emergency like a cyclone or a flood, agencies may not have to follow the usual procurement procedures. Agencies will need to be flexible in how they procure goods and services that are required for their response, and are permitted to forgo routine procurement procedures.
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Spotlight on reporting – Agency reporting for March 2023
The next reporting deadline is 1 March 2023.
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Supporting broader outcomes through new workplace and classroom furniture contract
Launched today, the new Government Property Group (GPG) workplace and classroom furniture contract, previously known as office furniture, goes live on 18 February 2023.
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Highlights of the 2022 All-of-Government agency satisfaction survey
We have achieved 70% agency satisfaction across the 20 All-of-Government (AoG) and two common capability contracts. This meets our target of 70% for agency satisfaction and is a slight decrease from last year’s 71%.
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Melanie Ahnau nominated for World CC Foundation’s Inspiring Women 2023
New Zealand Government Procurement’s Melanie Ahnau is the sole nominee from Aotearoa to be included in this prestigious list that celebrates women who have made significant achievements in commerce and contracting.