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Several firms in my industry regularly talk to each other before tenders, and it seems they take turns winning contracts. I am concerned it is illegal, but I do not want to get in trouble myself. What is the law on this?
Can a supplier be excluded from government tenders for past misconduct? 1 answer
1 answerMy company was previously convicted of a workplace safety offence and I am worried we might be blacklisted from government work. Can agencies exclude us from tenders because of past behaviour? I have tried asking around but nobody seems to give me a clear answer.
Are there rules about how public agencies must treat subcontractors? 1 answer
1 answerWe are a subcontractor working for a company that won a large council contract, and they are delaying our payments. Does the fact that this is a public contract give us any additional protection? I would like to know what steps I should take next to protect myself.
A competitor seems to have received inside information, what can I do? 1 answer
1 answerI suspect that a rival tenderer was given information about our pricing or the evaluation criteria before the closing date, because their bid seems to mirror ours closely. How do I raise this, and what protections exist against collusion?
We have an existing government contract, can they change the terms mid-way? 1 answer
1 answerOur agency client wants to vary our contract to include additional services and reduce payment rates because of budget cuts. We have not agreed, but they say that they can do it unilaterally. Is that true?
A government tender I am reading mentions broader outcomes and asks me to describe my approach to employment, Māori business participation and environmental impact. Is this compulsory and how will it affect my bid?
I run a small services business and would like to supply to government agencies and councils, but I have no idea where these opportunities are advertised or what the process involves. Where should I start, and are there any special rules?
We were the successful tenderer but the agency has withdrawn the contract offer 1 answer
1 answerWe were told we won a tender and started preparing to deliver, but the agency now says it has cancelled the process and will not proceed. We have incurred costs. Do we have any claim? Nobody has given me a straight answer and I want to understand where I actually stand.
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