RFP External Reporting Board Nga pou te kawa ora Framework for ESG Reporting for Maori Entities

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	25691756
Tender Name :	RFP External Reporting Board Nga pou te kawa ora Framework for ESG Reporting for Maori Entities
Reference # :	25691756
Open Date :	Monday, 18 April 2022 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Monday, 9 May 2022 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	84000000 - Financial and Insurance Services 93000000 - Politics and Civic Affairs Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Bev Uttridge bev.uttridge@xrb.govt.nz 021 2884386
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The XRB (“the Buyer”) is seeking Proposals for the supply of services to develop a credible “world-class” reporting framework supporting Environmental Social and Governance (“ESG”) for
Māori entities to use.

This is a Closed RFP process by invitation only as a result of a recently completed ROI process.

Given the size and complexity of Ngā pou o te kawa ora ("the Project") is split into at least a "Two-Stage" approach.

This RFP is for Stage 1 of this Project.

For Stage 1; Māori entities are those Māori entities with legislative or regulatory obligations to comply with existing External Reporting Board standards.

Stage 1 – will run a due process to develop a draft principles-based framework focusing on Māori reporting entities. The Framework will be drawn from He Ara Waiora.

Deadline for Questions 26 April 2022.

Deadline for Proposals 29 April 2022 at 4.00 pm

Respondents' notification of RFP outcome (indicative date) of 23 May 2022

This tender has been awarded.

• Deloitte - 20, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, 6011, NEW ZEALAND
• EY - EY Building 2 Takutai Square, Auckland, 1010, NEW ZEALAND
• KPMG - 85, Alexandra Street, Hamilton, 3204, NEW ZEALAND
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand) Main Account User - 188, Quay Street, Auckland, 1010, NEW ZEALAND

Further Award Information:
The XRB team wish to extend their appreciation to all the Respondents that participated in this RFP process.

This was run through the Government Electronic Tender System (“GETS”) as a Closed RFP, following an Open ROI process). Contract Term – 12 months

This RFP was issued by The External Reporting Board (“XRB”) seeking services from external groups to help create a reporting framework that will acknowledge and contribute to the long-term view of ESG through a Te Ao Māori view.

The Successful Respondent:
• Scored highly throughout their submission in particular - technical merit (fit for purpose), cultural knowledge and alignment of values
• Expressed enthusiasm and excitement about the project and the purpose behind the project
• Had strong Mātauranga Māori experience to keep the XRB safe
• The XRB evaluation panel supported the decision

Award Date: Monday, 27 June 2022 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Thursday, 30 June 2022 4:24 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)