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Government procurement insights

Government procurement insights for the financial year 2023/2024.

Delivering better public services for better public value

Each year, government agencies spend approximately $51.5 billion on a wide range of goods and services. We help government deliver greater public value from this spend.

Amount spent and saved on All-of-Government (AoG) contracts

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$3.8 billion spent and $200 million saved.

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This graph shows the make up of All-of-Government spend. Schools 1.7%, public sector 33.8%, local government 9.6%, state sector 8.2%, state services 44.4% and other 2.5%.

Highlights

 

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2,251 agencies (including schools) accessed AoG contracts.

 

 

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1,043 suppliers delivering goods and services through AoG contracts.

 

 

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1,158,179 page views on the procurement website.

 

 

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3,400+ Hīkina users across 300+ agencies (including schools).

180+ attendees (on average) per Knowledge Hour.

30 Demystifying Procurement courses.

 

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190+ people engaged in our review of the Procurement Rules representing over 85 agencies.

 

 

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Over 50 agencies and 30 councils have used automated templates since we launched in May 2024.

 

 

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1,727 All-of-Government contracts signed by agencies.

 

 

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2,599 total number of GETS tenders awarded.

 

 

Broader outcomes for New Zealanders

Getting procurement right produces better outcomes for New Zealanders. Our initiatives have supported wider social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes that go beyond the immediate purchase of goods and services.

Broader outcomes

Reducing government fleet emissions

This initiative supports New Zealand’s transition to a net zero emissions economy by 2050.

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10% decrease of government vehicle CO₂ emissions.

Electric vehicles have increased to 19% of the total fleet.

 

Reducing emissions and waste

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This graph shows the make up of the government vehicle fleet for FY 23/24. The number of EV/plug-in hybrid vehicles increased to 3565. This makes up 19% of the government vehicle fleet, resulting in a 10% decrease in average CO₂ emissions.

Increasing access to government procurement

Some businesses can find it difficult to bid for government procurement opportunities, so agencies must consider how they can create opportunities for Kiwi businesses around the country.

The number of contracts awarded on GETS supporting this outcome:

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3,172 tenders awarded to New Zealand businesses.

Note: A tender can be awarded to multiple suppliers.

 

The value of contracts awarded to New Zealand businesses on GETS:

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$7.9 billion of value awarded to New Zealand businesses.

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This bar graph shows awarded tenders by region throughout New Zealand for FY23/24. Overall there has been an increase in the number of tenders awarded around the country. The Auckland region received the most tenders, with 2146 tenders awarded in the FY23/24.

In FY 23/24, we saw an overall increase in the number of tenders awarded around the country. As the largest city in New Zealand, Auckland suppliers received the most tenders. The largest percentage increase in tenders awarded was 32% in the Manawatu-Wanganui region.

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This bar graph shows awarded tenders by UNSPSC category. When an agency lists a contract opportunity in GETS, they must tag the listing with the appropriate United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories. Traditionally one of the most popular categories, Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services saw a 52% increase, with 5384 tags.

When an agency lists a contract opportunity in GETS, they must tag the listing with the appropriate United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories. In FY 23/24 the top UNSPSC categories used were:

  • Building and facility construction and maintenance services.
  • Structures and building construction and manufacturing components and supplies.
  • Public utilities and public sector related services.
  • Land and buildings and structure and thoroughfares.
  • Financial and insurance services.
  • Apparel and luggage and personal care products.

Traditionally one of the most popular categories, Building and Facility construction and maintenance services saw a 52% increase.

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