Submission on the Government Procurement Rules (5th Edition)

Cooperative Business NZ made this submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as part of the review of the 5th Edition of the Government Procurement Rules. The submission was made through MBIE’s consultation process and addressed specific questions relevant to cooperative and mutual business models.

The submission highlighted the role of cooperatives in delivering long-term economic value, local reinvestment, and inclusive growth through public procurement.

Submission at a glance

• Submitted by: Cooperative Business NZ 

• Date: April 2025 

• Submitted to: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 

• Policy area: Government procurement 

• Format: Online submission (PDF) 

CBNZ position

The submission supported the overall direction of the proposed rules, particularly the emphasis on public value and economic benefit. It encouraged stronger recognition of how ownership and business structure influence outcomes, and recommended measures to ensure cooperatives and other New Zealand-owned enterprises have fair access to procurement opportunities.

Key issues addressed

• Recognition of diverse ownership models in public procurement

• The role of cooperatives in delivering economic benefit to New Zealand

• Evaluation of procurement rules across the procurement lifecycle

• Barriers to participation created by syndicated and panel contracts

• Transparency of subcontracting and profit retention

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