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The New Zealand Government Procurement Rules requires government procurement to support wider social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes that go beyond the immediate purchase of goods and services.

This delivery of wider outcomes in supplier contracting is called broader outcomes, or social procurement.  These wider considerations are also reflected in the Local Government Act 2002 that requires local government to prompt the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities, taking a sustainable development approach. At Toi Moana our Long Term Plan includes a sustainable development community outcome. 

We consider broader outcomes in our procurements on a case-by-case basis. We collect information from all our suppliers about whether they are a living wage employer, hold an environmental accreditation and are a Māori or Pasifika owned business. Individual tenders may ask other questions about how suppliers and/or the delivery of the contract will generate wider positive benefits for our community and environment.

The four wellbeings can be considered in procurement in a variety of ways including:

  • Social – fostering relationships with local, small and diverse suppliers who support social groups and prompt equal opportunities.
  • Economic – looking at job creation, innovation, and regional economies.
  • Environmental – considering sustainable practices such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and use of eco-friendly products.
  • Cultural – recognising the importance of cultural heritage, respecting cultural values and use of local and indigenous knowledge.

Amotai member

Amotai is an organization dedicated to supporting and increasing opportunities for Māori and Pasifika businesses in New Zealand. As a procurement intermediary, Amotai connects these businesses with buyers and organizations seeking to engage diverse suppliers. Their goal is to foster economic development and social equity by promoting supplier diversity and ensuring that Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses have access to procurement opportunities.

By being a member and promoting Amotai, Toi Moana is demonstrating its commitment to supporting indigenous and diverse businesses. As a member of Amotai, Toi Moana actively contributes to empowering Māori and Pasifika communities and advancing supplier diversity within New Zealand.

For more information about Amotai and its mission, you can visit their official website.

Joint purchasing initiatives

All of Government Procurement Programme

This is a central government initiative that has been expanded to local government and provides centralised contracts in a range of supply categories at the best buying rates in New Zealand. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is a party to several of the AoG contracts.

Bay of Plenty Local Authority Shared Services LImited (BOPLASS)

BOPLASS is a company owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotorua District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Kawerau District Council, Tauranga City Council, Ōpōtiki District Council, Whakatāne District Council, Taupō District Council and Gisborne District Council and has been established to promote shared services between local authorities in the Bay of Plenty/Gisborne Regions and elsewhere.  The purpose of the company is to provide benefit to Councils and their stakeholders through improved levels of service, reduced costs, improved efficiency and/or increased value through innovation. Bay of Plenty Regional Council has entered into a number of contracts for goods and services through BOPLASS to benefit from the joint purchasing power of consolidating spend with other Councils.

For more information or advice on procurement matters, please e-mail us.