Request for Proposal - Employment Placement Service in Auckland

Details

RFx ID :	33413821
Tender Name :	Request for Proposal - Employment Placement Service in Auckland
Reference # :	25.249.01
Open Date :	Tuesday, 3 February 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Wednesday, 4 March 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Service Delivery
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	93140000 - Community and social services
Regions:	Auckland
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Susan Kaunds Auckland_Region_Tenders@msd.govt.nz
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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking suitably qualified providers to deliver Employment Placement Services in the Auckland Region. The service’s goal is to support jobseekers to transition off benefit into sustainable employment and achieve financial independence.

In this procurement, we seek more than a capable service provider - we are looking for a strategic partner who understands the Auckland labour market and shares our commitment to inclusive, sustainable employment outcomes.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please register for the Provider briefing - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b0f8aed7-8264-41ea-abad-bcde14d570c7@e40c4f52-99bd-4d4f-bf7e-d001a2ca6556

The full tender documents are available through Weka, the MSD supplier portal. All questions must be submitted via Weka, and all proposals must also be submitted through the portal.

Weka ref number for this procurement is MSCN00000067.

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