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Request For Proposal - In-Person Citizenship Test

This tender is using the new split file responses feature on GETS. The agency has indicated that they would like to receive responses separated by price and non price components. Please keep this in mind when preparing your response for submission via GETS.

Details

Tender Closed
RFx ID :	34453076
Tender Name :	Request For Proposal - In-Person Citizenship Test
Reference # :	DIA/2026/005
Open Date :	Wednesday, 8 July 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date :	Wednesday, 5 August 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency [?]
Categories :	43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 80000000 - Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services 86000000 - Education and Training Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	DIA Procurement
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Alternate Physical Fax Number :
Agency Address :

Overview

The Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua has released a Request for Proposal for the design, implementation and delivery of an in-person citizenship testing service. This supports an operational change to require most applicants for citizenship by grant to demonstrate their knowledge of the responsibilities and privileges of New Zealand citizenship through a controlled, in-person test.

The service will need to provide confidence in the identity of the test-taker, maintain the integrity of test conditions and results, support fair and accessible testing experiences and provide New Zealand-wide coverage.

A supplier briefing is planned for this RFP. The date, time, and joining instructions will be advised through a notice or addendum to this listing, so please monitor the listing for further updates.

Please confirm your intent to respond to this Request For Proposal by using the tenders@dia.govt.nz email address by the 31 July 2026.

RFx Outcome

This tender has been awarded.

ASPEQ LIMITED - 25, Victoria Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, 5012, NEW ZEALAND

Further Award Information:
The Department of Internal Affairs has awarded a contract to Aspeq Limited for the provision of the In-Person Citizenship Test Services.

Award Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 3:49 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)