Tenders/Forensic Report Writer Panel

Forensic Report Writer Panel

Ministry of Justice

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Legislative Drafting. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the legal services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

*****Do not submit your response via GETS********Documentation including the Request for Application (RFA) document, terms and conditions, other forms, criteria and submission details are available at:https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service-providers/court-report-writers/forensic-report-writers/how-to-apply-to-be-a-forensic-report-writer/The Ministry of Justice is seeking to expand its existing syndicated panel of Forensic Report Writers to ensure courts and the New Zealand Parole Board (the Board) have timely access to high-quality forensic reports. The Ministry is seeking applications from suitably qualified psychologists and psychiatrists to join our panel.Forensic reports are used in criminal proceedings to assess an individual’s mental state under legislation such as the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 and the Sentencing Act 2002. These reports support judicial decision-making, including determining fitness to stand trial, sentencing considerations, and the nature of legal orders.In addition, under section 117 of the Parole Act 2002, the Board has the power to receive forensic reports from health assessors to assist it in carrying out its statutory functions in relation to individuals appearing before the Board.The Ministry of Justice invites applications to join the Ministry's Syndicated Forensic Report Writers Panel.You must be able to meet the following pre-condition to apply:The Applicant has demonstrated experience in the provision of forensic reports within a common law criminal jurisdiction.All providers that meet the pre-condition and then are assessed as meeting the mandatory application criteria will be accepted.The panel will remain open for applicants at any time, but submissions received after this procurement deadline will be assessed on a quarterly basis after this process has concluded.Applications must be sent toForensicPanelApps@justice.govt.nzand not submitted via GETS. Any applications submitted through GETS will not be considered.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 1,038 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 41 currently open and 723 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: September 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GETS - New Zealand Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.