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FAST Master Services Agreement Contract Extension
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| RFx ID : | 32394724 |
| Tender Name : | FAST Master Services Agreement Contract Extension |
| Reference # : | 500001 |
| Open Date : | Monday, 1 September 2025 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00) |
| Close Date : | Monday, 1 September 2025 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00) |
| Tender Type : | Award Notice (AN) |
| Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
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| Exemption Reason : | 14.9.c Only one supplier |
| Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
| Contact : |
Deborah Hannifin TendersMGT@ird.govt.nz |
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As a part of the Business Transformation Programme (BT), IR ran a tender process in 2015 for provision of Commercial off-the-shelf Application Suite of Software (COTS) and Associated Services. FAST LLC was selected as the successful provider and a Master Services Agreement (MSA) was negotiated with FAST for a licence to FAST’s GenTax® software and the provision of services for a term of 10 years, with two rights of renewal of 5 years each. Implementation of the software occurred over multiple years at significant cost to IR. The software is a strategic asset to IR.
IR decided through the BT Programme to leverage a managed service model where the creator of the software, or an authorised third party, would manage and run the software or service on behalf of IR.
FAST has granted to IR a perpetual licence to use its Gentax® software. Even without the MSA extension, the licence to use the Gentax software survives the expiry of the MSA. IR has created an asset management plan for Start, detailing use of the software, key review points and upgrade plans for the software through its lifecycle. The asset management plan has activity through to 2040.
The Engagement with FAST over the last 10 years has delivered Economic Benefits and broader outcomes to New Zealand including the creation of jobs locally and also through programmes such as Camp Code for Girls, an initiative to empower the next generation of woman tech innovators and leaders
Having reached the expiry of the initial term and having exited the BT Programme, IR has reviewed the MSA to ensure fitness for current and future purpose prior to exercising its first right of renewal. Given the software is a strategic asset, is performing to IR’s expectations, the Start asset management plan runs to 2040 and the significant cost of change to IR and taxpayers, an additional 5 year right of extension has been added to the MSA terms by way of direct engagement.
The extended term will only be contracted at IR’s discretion, closer to the time and based on FAST’s continued delivery and the meeting of IRs objectives.
This tender has been awarded to:
- FAST Enterprises LLC
Exemption under rule: 14.9.c Only one supplier
Further Award Information:
As a part of the Business Transformation Programme (BT), IR ran a tender process in 2015 for provision of Commercial off-the-shelf Application Suite of Software (COTS) and Associated Services. FAST LLC was selected as the successful provider and a Master Services Agreement (MSA) was negotiated with FAST for a licence to FAST’s GenTax® software and the provision of services for a term of 10 years, with two rights of renewal of 5 years each. Implementation of the software occurred over multiple years at significant cost to IR. The software is a strategic asset to IR.
IR decided through the BT Programme to leverage a managed service model where the creator of the software, or an authorised third party, would manage and run the software or service on behalf of IR.
FAST has granted to IR a perpetual licence to use its Gentax® software. Even without the MSA extension, the licence to use the Gentax software survives the expiry of the MSA. IR has created an asset management plan for Start, detailing use of the software, key review points and upgrade plans for the software through its lifecycle. The asset management plan has activity through to 2040.
The Engagement with FAST over the last 10 years has delivered Economic Benefits and broader outcomes to New Zealand including the creation of jobs locally and also through programmes such as Camp Code for Girls, an initiative to empower the next generation of woman tech innovators and leaders
Having reached the expiry of the initial term and having exited the BT Programme, IR has reviewed the MSA to ensure fitness for current and future purpose prior to exercising its first right of renewal. Given the software is a strategic asset, is performing to IR’s expectations, the Start asset management plan runs to 2040 and the significant cost of change to IR and taxpayers, an additional 5 year right of extension has been added to the MSA terms by way of direct engagement.
Award Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Monday, 1 September 2025 12:20 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
