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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.

Eighteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) will be changed to allow us to share data relating to agencies’ procurement activities.

If you work for an agency or supplier, sign up for our CoLabs to have your say on the three June topics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is another opportunity for agencies and suppliers to help us design the future of government procurement.

We’ve extended the sector leadership consultation window by three weeks to 5 May, so more people can have their say.

The cross-government progressive procurement target is increasing from 5% to 8% of government contracts to be awarded to Māori businesses.

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.

Join us for the latest in our ongoing series of procurement for the future collaboration events, this time focussing on procurement capability.

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has refreshed the policy on how state sector agencies manage cultural heritage places.

We’re seeking feedback on the proposed introduction of a sector leadership approach to how government manages procurement in key sectors.

We’re hosting a series of design workshops called CoLabs to help us deliver the Government’s procurement for the future strategy.

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.

The next reporting deadline is 1 March 2023.

Launched today, the new Government Property Group (GPG) workplace and classroom furniture contract, previously known as office furniture, goes live on 18 February 2023.

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%.

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.