| Authority to procure |
| Mandatory requirements |
| All procurement by government agencies is to be conducted in accordance with the overarching requirements set out in section 176 of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 Agencies must comply with all Board Directions (Board Direction 2013-03 and Board Direction C2014-01 currently set out the rules for procurement) 'Order splitting', with the intention of avoiding upper procurement threshold levels, is inconsistent with the objectives of the procurement system and is prohibited Agencies are to apply the Statement on Value for Money and ensure it obtains value for money in relation to its procurement Agencies must apply the Small and Medium Enterprises Policy Framework Agencies must comply with International obligations and disclosure requirements |
All procurement by agencies is governed by section 176 of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912. The responsibility for procurement lies with the agency. The Board has permitted some agencies to establish and control whole-of-government arrangements.