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I manage a contract with a supplier that has repeatedly missed deliverables for our agency. We are concerned about the impact on public services, but we do not want to face a legal fight. What are our options and how should we proceed?
A ministry has told me that I need to be on an approved panel before I can be considered for work in my field. I have not heard of this before. How do panels work, and how do I get on one? I want to make sure I am not missing anything important before I decide what to do.
Our bid was unsuccessful and we want to know why so that we can improve for future tenders. The agency says a debrief is available on request but we are unsure what to expect. What information should we get?
How are public works contracts different, such as roading or building? 1 answer
1 answerWe are a construction company thinking of tendering for a large public building project. We understand that there are special contract forms and retention rules. What legal issues should we be aware of?
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.
The agency changed the requirements after we submitted, is that allowed? 1 answer
1 answerWe were partway through a government tender when the agency issued an addendum that changed the scope and evaluation weightings. We had already invested heavily in our proposal. Can they do that, and what are our rights?
Our local council awarded a big roading maintenance contract to one contractor without any public tender, and other local firms are annoyed. Does a council have to tender openly for every contract? I am not sure where to start or who I should be contacting about this.
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?
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