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The second edition government model RFx templates are now available for use.
An automated version of these templates is currently under development.
Refreshed government model RFx templates are now available for use
Refer to the managing conflicts of interest and confidentiality section of our website for information on when these templates need to be used.
Agencies can use this template to develop a procurement policy that documents in one place the principles and values that guide your procurement decisions.
It is good to identify your agency’s core procurement objectives, roles and responsibilities, and thresholds for open advertising.
Refer to the strategic procurement planning section of our website for more information.
Refer to the writing a procurement plan section of our website to understand how to use these templates better.
The procurement plan outlines the entire procurement process, from your sourcing plan to your contract term and exit strategy. Check if your agency has their own procurement plan templates before using one of these.
Use for procurements valued at NZ$5000 to NZ$50,000.
Use for procurements valued at NZ$50,000 to NZ$100,000.
Use for procurements over NZ$100,000
RFx is a generic acronym used to cover an assortment of tender types, such as Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP). Government model RFx templates are standardised templates intended to cover the majority of tenders that a government agency undertakes. They support good procurement practice across government and make it easy for suppliers to work with the agencies.
We recommend that you check first with your internal procurement or legal team before using these documents.
Refer to the sourcing your suppliers section of the website on what else you should do at this stage of the procurement process.
For designated contracts, agencies must carry out due diligence to make sure suppliers are meeting good employment standards.
Things agencies and suppliers should consider when filling out these templates:
The Government Procurement Rules can help you understand this process better.
The advance notice is for procurements that are in their final stage of approval and will go ahead. It gives suppliers an early indication of a procurement opportunity and should be published before posting a notice of procurement (ROI, RFQ, RFP) on GETS.
Use an advance notice when suppliers need to prepare for a procurement due to:
It does not replace a future procurement opportunity (FPO).
A Request for Information (RFI) helps you identify the number and type of suppliers who are active in the area of interest. It is a formal request to the market for information about the type of goods or services currently available for a possible procurement. This is a market research tool only and it must not be used to select or shortlist suppliers.
Agencies need to fill out some sections of the Request for Information (RFI) Response Form template with information that help suppliers understand needs and requirements. Suppliers must then complete the other sections.
A formal request to the market for information about the type of goods or services currently available for a possible procurement. You must always include the response form when using this document.
To be used with the RFI template.
A Registration of Interest (ROI) is often used when you anticipate a large number of responses to a procurement tender. It is a formal request asking potential suppliers to register their interest in an opportunity to supply specific goods, services or works. This is the first step in a multi-step procurement process.
Agencies should provide suppliers with the Registration of Interest (ROI) Response Form to respond to an ROI. The information will help you decide whether or not they are appropriate for the job. Only respondents who are shortlisted after the ROI has closed, will be invited to continue in the procurement process.
An ROI is followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) allowing shortlisted suppliers to respond.
Government’s standard approach for first step in a multi-step tender process. Replaces expression of interest (EOI) templates.
Government's standard process, terms and conditions. To be used with ROI template.
To be used with ROI template
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal request asking suppliers to propose how their goods or services or works can achieve a specific outcome, and includes their prices. An agency may be open to innovative ways of achieving any requested outcome/s. Use the Request for Proposal (RFP) template to help you outline the requirements and desired outcomes of the procurement.
Agencies must provide suppliers with the Request for Proposal (RFP) Response Form template to obtain the required information.
Aimed at low cost/low risk procurement. Not to be used for major construction works, Public Private Partnerships or large complex ICT projects.
Government's standard process, terms and conditions. To be used with RFP template.
To be used with RFP template
A Request for Quotes (RFQ) is usually used when you know what you want to purchase and cost is the most important factor. It is a formal request asking potential suppliers to quote prices for ‘stock standard’ or ‘off-the-shelf’ goods or services or works. It is aimed at low to medium-value/risk.
You should use a Request for Quotes Lite (RFQ-L) when your procurement purchase is for very low value contracts and can easily be signed-off in an email. For example, when you are only buying a one-off item that fits within your manager’s budget.
Agencies should provide suppliers with the Request for Quotes (RFQ) Response Form or the Request for Quotes Lite (RFQ-L) Response Form templates to obtain the required information.
To be used with RFQ Lite template.
Aimed at low-value, low-risk RFQs
Aimed at medium to high-value/risk RFQs.
Government's standard process, terms and conditions. To be used with RFQ templates.
To be used with RFQ lite and RFQ templates
Optional extras are additional information that you can include in a Response Form template when submitting a bid. This should be used sparingly but you can ask suppliers to provide additional information if there are specific details about a business or operational need that should be included.
Government model contracts have been designed as the default government contract and are aimed purchasing low-value, low-risk common goods and services.
It is up to your agency to determine what constitutes low-value, low-risk common goods and services. This definition is subjective and will depend on the size of your agency and the scale and complexity of your procurement function.
The Form 1 templates have been developed for use by agencies that contract in the name of the Crown (e.g. Her Majesty the Queen, in right of New Zealand, acting by and through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment).
To be used with GMC Form 1 Goods Schedule 2.
To be used with GMC Form 1 Crown Goods.
To be used with GMC Form 1 Services Schedule 2.
To be used with GMC Form 1 Crown Services.
The Form 2 templates have been developed for use by any other buyer that does not contract in the name of the Crown.
To be used with GMC Form 2 Goods Schedule 2.
To be used with GMC Form 2 non-Crown Goods.
To be used with GMC Form 2 Services Schedule 2.
To be used with GMC Form 2 non-Crown Services.
This is a contract variation template for Goods which can be used by all buyers.
This is a contract variation template for Services which can be used by all buyers.
This is a contract template for extremely low risk and low value Goods and Services. It may be used by all buyers.
Contractual document between a government agency and an NGO provider and details the specific services, pricing, reporting, etc. To be used along with the framework terms and conditions.
Contractual document between multiple purchasing agencies and a single NGO provider, and details the specific services, pricing, reporting, etc. To be used along with the framework terms and conditions.
Standard, web-based set of general terms and conditions supporting outcome agreements between government agencies (purchasing agencies) and NGOs (providers).
Use this variation template to make agreed changes to the outcome agreement (bilateral).
Use this variation template to make agreed changes to the outcome agreement (integrated) for variations affecting a single purchasing agency and the provider.
Use this variation template to make agreed changes to the outcome agreement (integrated) for variations affecting two or more of the purchasing agencies and the provider.
Contract management tool to support the operational management of the outcome agreement. Optional but strongly encouraged for managing larger value, longer term or more complex arrangements such as outcome agreement with multiple funders or service lines.
Worked example of a short outcome agreement management plan
Use the decision support tool (DST) for a consistent and robust approach to identifying and managing risks when planning to enter into an outcome agreement with an NGO.
Use these template contract clauses to implement the social work pay equity extension. The clauses can be used to vary existing contracts/funding agreements (or be added to any new contracts/funding agreements) that are serviced by social workers or workers undertaking similar roles.
Refer to the construction procurement section of our website for the companion guides to the tools below.
Used to identify challenges, complexities and risks to project delivery.
For the asset manager to identify key operational constraints and/or requirements that will need to be addressed in the project.
For the client to identify if the capability exists to deliver the project.
Used to assess the capability and appetite of the market to deliver the project.
For the sponsor to identify if capability exists to keep the project viable and aligned to the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Social service contract templates and tools
Refer to the social services procurement section of our website for more information on how and when you can use these templates and tools.
Social services procurement