Overview
We understand that the public sector faces strong pressure to get value for money. The public sector also faces a complex mix of procedural rules and requirements as to how goods and services must be procured.
We can assist you to make sense of how these different processes and expectations fit together to ensure you select a procurement method that gives you the best value for money.
We understand the basic procurement principles that should guide your thinking and can work logically with you through the planning, selection, management and review choices that accompany each type of funding arrangement. We are also experts in applying the standards of good procurement practice that apply to public entities, including rules and guidelines issued by Cabinet, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Treasury and Office of the Auditor-General.
We have experience in advising clients on selecting a method of purchasing goods and services, conducting competitive tender processes, submitting proposals in response to a request for tenders, and negotiating contractual terms.
"Particularly renowned for its extensive work with central government departments."
Chambers & Partners
"An in-demand practice, frequently engaged by national and local government entities and draws upon several team members' experiences of working in government."
Chambers & Partners
"Their advice is always fit for purpose and they have a very strong knowledge of the sector."
Chambers & Partners
Work highlights
Advising the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Department of Internal Affairs
on procurement processes, public law obligations, and the drafting of agreements for the All of Government Contracts
Drafting the new Primary Health Organisations Services Agreement
between all District Health Boards and all Primary Health Organisations
Advising a major government department
on the procurement process for its telecommunications services
Advising a district council
on its procurement process for selecting a service provider to build a sewerage reticulation scheme
Advising the Ministry of Health
on its procurement processes for a national telehealth service, and assisting with the drafting of an agreement with the successful tenderer
Advising on, and drafting, an agreement for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs
with the default provider of financial dispute resolution services
Our team
Alastair Hercus
Partner, Wellington
Alastair specialises in public and commercial law. He advises clients on legislative design, decision-making by statutory bodies…
- DDI +64 4 498 7318
- M +64 21 449 993
Amy Ryburn
Partner, Wellington
Amy specialises in commercial contracting and procurement, in particular in relation to technology, media and telecommunications…
- DDI +64 4 462 0904
- M +64 21 242 5889
Philip Wood
Partner, Auckland
Philip specialises in providing commercial, IT, telecommunication, media and television/film sector advice including strategic advice…
- DDI +64 9 357 9385
- M +64 21 624 356
Tony Dellow
Partner, Wellington
Tony specialises in competition law and regulatory processes, especially in infrastructure industries. Tony’s practice is unique…
- DDI +64 4 498 7304
- M +64 21 349 651