What we do
Three ways we walk alongside your organisation.
From understanding the procurement landscape to delivering against a signed contract — here's how we support the mahi at every stage.
01 — Procurement Strategy
Know where you fit before you bid.
We help you understand the government procurement landscape and position your organisation to compete for contracts that fit your kaupapa — before you spend a single hour on a bid.
Talk to us about strategy
Step 1
Assess readiness
Review your capability, capacity and track record against what agencies look for.
Step 2
Map opportunities
Identify the panels, RFPs and agency relationships worth pursuing.
Step 3
Build your strategy
A clear, sequenced plan for which contracts to target and when.
Step 4
Position for tender
Get your organisation bid-ready before the RFP even opens.
Who it's for
NGOs and iwi organisations new to government contracting, and established providers looking to diversify funding beyond grants.
12
organisations onboarded to government panels in the past two years
Common questions
We've never tendered before — is that a problem?
No. Most of the organisations we start with haven't. That's exactly what a strategy engagement is for.
How long before we're ready to bid?
Typically 6–10 weeks, depending on how much groundwork is already in place.
02 — Tender Writing & Bids
Bids that read like you, not a template.
From response to submission, we craft compelling, compliant bids that put your organisation's strengths and story front and centre.
Get help with a live tender
Step 1
Brief & scope
Unpack the RFP and agree what a winning response needs to prove.
Step 2
Draft the response
We write alongside your team, keeping your voice and evidence central.
Step 3
Review & check
A compliance pass against every evaluation criterion before it goes anywhere.
Step 4
Submit
On time, formatted right, and ready for evaluators to say yes.
Who it's for
Organisations that have been invited to tender, or spotted an open RFP, but don't have the in-house capacity to write it well under deadline.
78%
win rate across tenders we've written since 2021
Common questions
Can you help on a tender that's already open?
Yes — reach out as soon as you can. We've turned around responses in under two weeks.
Do you write the whole bid, or support our team?
Either — some clients want us leading the draft, others want a reviewer and editor.
03 — Contract Monitoring
Delivery you can report on with confidence.
Once you've won the mahi, we help you deliver against milestones, report with confidence, and build a track record for what's next.
Set up contract monitoring
Step 1
Onboard & set milestones
Translate the contract into a delivery plan everyone can track.
Step 2
Track & report
Regular, agency-ready reporting so nothing surprises you at review.
Step 3
Course-correct
Flag risks early and adjust delivery before they become issues.
Step 4
Renew & grow
Build the evidence base for renewal and your next contract.
Who it's for
Organisations that have signed a government contract and want reporting and delivery support without adding headcount.
$18M+
contract value under active monitoring
Common questions
Do you take over delivery, or support our team?
We support — your team stays in the driver's seat, we handle reporting rhythm and risk tracking.
Can you join partway through an existing contract?
Yes, we regularly step in mid-contract when reporting has fallen behind.
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