Science and Pūtaiao Kits

Details

RFx ID :	32179853
Tender Name :	Science and Pūtaiao Kits
Reference # :	MOE29876
Open Date :	Friday, 1 August 2025 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Wednesday, 27 August 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	60100000 - Developmental and professional teaching aids and materials and accessories and supplies 86000000 - Education and Training Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Fred Paczkowski All communications should be via GETS.
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :	All responses should be provided via GETS.
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :

This procurement relates to the purchase of services to deliver a rotational library suite of ready-made science/pūtaiao kits to enhance science education and ensure a more consistent science and pūtaiao education experience is applied across schools and kura.

This initiative directly supports the Government’s Teaching the Basics Brilliantly policy, which prioritises clear, structured teaching in reading, writing, maths, and science. Enhancing science and pūtaiao education is essential to lifting scientific literacy and ensuring all students have access to foundational knowledge and skills to support the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and redesigned Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.

Student achievement in science has declined over time, as evidenced by international measures such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). This initiative responds to that challenge by providing high-quality, standardised science and pūtaiao resources that support consistent and effective teaching across all schools and kura and aims to improve equity in science and pūtaiao education outcomes across all state and state-integrated schools and kura, Years 0–8.

Strong science and pūtaiao education is essential for New Zealand’s future. It drives economic growth by fostering innovation, developing a skilled workforce, and promoting technological advancement. A more comprehensive and equitable science and pūtaiao education system is vital for New Zealand’s global competitiveness and its ability to respond to emerging challenges.