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Te Whatu Ora recognises that our suppliers play a critical role in supporting Te Whatu Ora Waikato. We would like to engage with you as we are continually looking for ways to be more productive, efficient and effective.

Supply chain and Procurement are responsible for purchasing and procurement processes for capital expense items, consumables and services.

We are interested in retaining and establishing business with suppliers who provide:

  • Quality - Are committed to providing quality products, customer service, support and responsiveness.
  • Focus - Focused on making it easy to do business and exceeding our expectations
  • Savings - Competitive pricing and continually look for ways to help us reduce costs

  • Innovation - Are willing to work towards process improvement and propose innovative ideas

  • Technology - Provide technical expertise, inform us of new technology and keep us informed of market developments

Information for Company Representatives
 [PDF, 177 KB]

In December 2020, Cabinet approved the progressive procurement policy aimed at increasing the diversity of Government suppliers.

Progressive procurement policy main features:

The definition of a Māori business is a Māori authority (as classified by the Inland Revenue Department) or a minimum 50% Māori ownership.

A target of 5 percent of the total number of buyer (mandated government agencies) procurement contracts are awarded to Māori businesses.

Supporting sustainable, long term behavioural change of government agencies and businesses procurement practices.

 

  • When transacting business it is Te Whatu Ora Waikato's responsibility to supply you with a valid purchase order clearly specifying the goods and/or services it wishes to procure.

  • It is your responsibility not to supply goods and/or services unless you receive a valid purchase order.

  • If Te Whatu Ora Waikato receives an invoice without firstly issuing a valid purchase order Te Whatu Ora Waikato may choose not to pay your invoice.

Standard purchase order terms and conditions [PDF, 142 KB]

It is vital that supplier details and payments are managed in a manner that will assist with the establishment of a good business relationship from the beginning.

Our new supplier process has been designed and developed to ensure information is exchanged and the administrative process for both parties is established. It establishes the rules of the business relationship to prevent any misunderstanding and clearly states our requirements and expectations.

New supplier authorisation request [DOCX, 211 KB]