International Referral Partner for the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) Programme

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	35440679
Tender Name :	International Referral Partner for the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) Programme
Reference # :
Open Date :	Friday, 25 September 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Thursday, 22 October 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Award Notice (AN)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	93130000 - Humanitarian aid and relief
Regions:	International
Exemption Reason :	Other Exemption
Justification :	Opt-out reason 11.2, Overseas: Goods, services or works purchased outside New Zealand for use outside New Zealand.
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	William Blane 021234567
Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) was looking for a provider who could provide international referral and assessment services to support the MBIE's Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) programme by identifying, assessing, preparing and supporting eligible refugee applicants through both the Matched and Nominated pathways.

This tender has been awarded to:

• RefugePoint, Inc - 89, South Street, Boston, MA 02111, UNITED STATES

Exemption under rule: Other Exemption - Opt-out reason 11.2, Overseas: Goods, services or works purchased outside New Zealand for use outside New Zealand.

Further Award Information:
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of 15 Stout Street, Wellington, is pleased to confirm RefugePoint, Inc of 89, South Street, Boston, MA 02111, United States, to identify, assess and support eligible refugee applicants that meet the eligibility criteria for CORS.

The agreement was signed on 22 October 2026, for a term of 2 years with rights of renewal of 1 year.

Award Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Friday, 6 November 2026 12:22 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)