What are broader outcomes in government procurement?

Broader outcomes are the secondary benefits that can be generated from procurement, such as employment and skills opportunities, Māori and Pasifika business participation, environmental sustainability and improved conditions for workers. Under the Government Procurement Rules, agencies must consider broader outcomes when planning procurement and, where appropriate, include them in the evaluation criteria. If the tender documents state that broader outcomes are evaluated, you are expected to respond, and they may be weighted alongside price, quality and risk. Provide realistic, specific commitments that you can deliver and measure, rather than generic statements, as agencies can hold suppliers to these in the contract. Some agencies have targets to award a proportion of contracts to Māori businesses. Read the Rules and the tender's evaluation criteria to understand how much weight is applied.