Delivering better value and better outcomes

New Zealand’s traditional approach to infrastructure delivery has often relied on lowest-price tenders to deliver public value. We have pursued a project-by-project process, focused on lowest price, risk-transfer and adversarial commercial relationships – an approach which has not delivered efficiency, stability or reliability of results.

This report looks to international approaches to infrastructure delivery, with a focus on the best practices principles that have emerged from the UK. The UK has created a collaborative framework for delivery, which better leverages the experience and ability of construction partners. This reduces costs and improves infrastructure outcomes. 

The paper is aimed at public sector organisations who manage, plan, deliver, and maintain infrastructure – particularly decision makers responsible for or involved with procurement decisions and/or supply chain management. It will also interest suppliers and advisors of infrastructure client organisations.