# Government Procurement Rule 10 - Requirement to Openly Advertise

**Source Organisation:** New Zealand Government Procurement
**Publication Date:** Fifth edition current in 2026
**Original Source URL:** https://www.procurement.govt.nz/government-procurement-framework/government-procurement-rules/approaching-the-market/requirement-to-openly-advertise/
**Category:** policy-legislation
**Document Type:** Report
**Document ID:** doc-0551
**Tags:** #policy-legislation #NZ #procurement #GETS #Rule-10 #government-contracts #pilots

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## Key Facts & Findings

- Covered goods and services procurements at or above $100,000 must normally be openly advertised on GETS.
- Commissioning, relational contracting and social investment contracts remain procurement approaches subject to the Rules.
- A pilot may use a different proportionate route only where the agency's rules and documented basis allow it.
- Lisa Foster and HCHA can support market understanding and introductions but cannot guarantee a direct Crown contract.

## Summary & Research Notes

Current rule requiring covered agencies to use proportionate procurement and, absent an opt-out or exemption, openly advertise goods or services opportunities worth $100,000 or more on GETS. It explains why an introduction or small pilot cannot be represented as a route around later competition.

## Evidence & Quality Scores

- **Authority Score:** 5/100
- **Freshness Score:** 5/100
- **Relevance Score:** 5/100
- **Knowledge Base Value:** 5/100
- **Target Audience:** Public buyers, suppliers, providers and partnership teams