About this bill
Standing Committee on Business and Industry proposes changes to procurement law
The Standing Committee on Business and Industry is considering Government Bill 147 L (2024–2025) on amendments to the public procurement law, submitted by the Ministry of Trade, Fisheries and Food Safety. The proposal aims to consolidate rules on social considerations in public procurement and introduce simpler requirements for smaller contracts. The committee puts forward several proposals on changes to the law's purpose clause, thresholds, climate and environmental considerations, and related matters.