Government Procurement Reform

Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about the procurement reform; syndicated procurement and rules for procurers

October 2009 Cabinet report-back on Procurement Reform
The following Cabinet paper updates progress on the Government Procurement Reform Programme

Reform Cabinet Paper
On 18 May 2009 Cabinet agreed to the Government Procurement Reform Agenda.

Key Dates for Suppliers and Procurers
Key Dates for Suppliers and Procurers

Procurer Briefing on Procurement Reform June 2009
Slides from short briefings for procurement leads in Public Service Departments in June 2009 on the commencement of the Government Procurement Reform programme.

Procurer Workshop on Procurement Reform June-July 2009
Slides from 23 June, 24 June, 1 July 2009 workshops for procurement leads in Public Service Departments.

Supplier Briefing on Procurement Contractors Tender
Slides from 25 August 2009 briefing provided by the Ministry as part of the tender process for the establishment of a panel of procurement contractors to undertake procurement reform implementation tasks. Tender closing date: 7 September 2009.

Reform Newsletters for Procurers
A series of regular newsletter updates on the Government Procurement Reform Programme.

Terms of Reference - Technical Advisory Groups
Terms of Reference detailing how Technical Advisory Groups being established to support the development and implementation of specific initiatives under each Government Procurement Reform theme will be established and run.

Nomination Form – Procurer Representatives on Technical Advisory Groups
Government procurers interested in putting their name forward for membership on procurement reform Technical Advisory Groups have been asked to complete and return this form to procurement@med.govt.nz by 5pm 25 September 2009.

Guide on transition to all-of-government contracts
This guide for procurers sets out transition options endorsed by the Ministry.

Reform Newsletters for Suppliers
A series of regular newsletter updates on the Government Procurement Reform Programme.

Governance Structure
Diagram of the governance structure for the Government Procurement Reform programme

Template for Information Request
State sector agencies have been asked to use this template to provide the Ministry with initial expenditure and contact information to facilitate the establishment of all-of-government contracts.

Archive
Archived Government Procurement reform topics.