Procurement should be planned early, including discussions with procurement advisors or legal teams about the best way to stage the process.
When procuring property services, agencies should follow the Government Procurement Rules, and their agency's procurement policy.
Government Procurement Rules – New Zealand Government Procurement
Guide to procurement – New Zealand Government Procurement
There are special guidelines for procurement related to construction projects.
Construction procurement guidelines – New Zealand Government Procurement
Note: Under rule 12(3e), agencies can opt out of applying the rules when purchasing or renting land or existing buildings. This does not include refurbishment or new construction work.
There are four types of collaborative contracts commonly used by government:
Eligibility – New Zealand Government Procurement
We recommend using a collaborative contract if one is available for the goods or services you need.
Contracts – New Zealand Government Procurement
If a collaborative contract doesn't already exist, use New Zealand Government Procurement's guide to procurement to source suppliers or providers.
Guide to procurement – New Zealand Government Procurement