We are pleased to confirm that ASB Bank Limited (ASB) has joined the All-of-Government (AoG) banking services panel.
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ASB joins banking panel
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2023 Government procurement business survey is now open
Help us improve government procurement practices by taking part in the survey, which closes on Tuesday 19 September 2023.
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Living Wage increase from 1 September 2023
The Living Wage rate will increase again this year, from $23.65 to $26 per hour, from 1 September.
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New government procurement platform – next steps
ReadyTech has won the contract work on the design and discovery phase for the government procurement platform.
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Spotlight on reporting – Agency reporting for 2023
The next reporting deadline is 1 October 2023. Reporting is important because it improves the visibility of procurement data. It also supports the implementation of policies, and identifies and generates public value.
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Decision and summary on the sector leadership consultation
The consultation on sector leadership model closed in May 2023. We received feedback supporting the concept of sector leadership and many of its key features.
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We are hiring – come and work with us
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is currently recruiting. We are looking for people with a wide range of backgrounds and CVs. You’ll be part of the team delivering the government’s procurement for the future strategy.
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Register for our August CoLabs
If you’re an agency or a supplier, sign up for our CoLabs. The topics for August are next generation collaborative contracting, Document Builder and sector leadership.
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Guidance released for sourcing cloud services
New Zealand Government Procurement has released guidance to remind government departments and agencies to be fair to all suppliers when sourcing cloud services.
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Managing national security risks in procurement – Guidance released
Guidance on managing national security risks in public procurement has been released.
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Data and systems project update - GETS dashboard and what's next
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is on a journey to improve the visibility of procurement data.
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New Zealand signs free trade agreement with the European Union
The free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) gives New Zealand firms the opportunity to bid for EU government contracts.
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Contractor and consultant guidance
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) has published contractor and consultant guidance to help government departments and agencies decide when to use contractors or consultants.
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Social services – delivering the social workers pay equity extension
Social workers, and those undertaking similar work, will receive pay equity.
From 1 July 2023, agencies who have active contracts or funding agreements for social workers must vary those contracts or agreements. This is to deliver the pay equity settlement agreed by Cabinet. -
New All-of-Government banking services contract goes live
On 5 July, we launched the new All-of-Government (AoG) generation 2 banking services contract.
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Big Room Event for new government e-platform
Last month we ran a lean-agile procurement (LAP) process for a digital e-procurement platform. This approach changed the model from competitive to cooperative, says Senior Procurement Specialist Oscar Lloyd.
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PCI reporting date has changed to 1 November 2023
We’re moving the 2023 procurement capability index (PCI) reporting due date to 1 November 2023. The new deadline will give us more time to work with agencies to improve the PCI so that it’s fit for purpose and adds value to the procurement system.
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Sign up for our July CoLabs
If you work for an agency or supplier, sign up for our CoLabs to have your say on the three July topics.
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Launch of the new All-of-Government talent acquisition services
We’ve launched the new All-of-Government (AoG) talent acquisition services (TAS) contract. TAS offers agencies specialist recruitment services from a panel of experienced providers.
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Managing national security risks in procurement – New guidance
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.
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Proposed change to Memorandums of Understanding relating to collaborative contracts
We’re proposing to change 18 agency Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), relating to the procurement of common products and services under our collaborative contracts.
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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.