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A RFI must not be used to select or shortlist suppliers.\nA few terms to know. The ‘Buyer’ is the government agency using this RFI to request information. The ‘Respondent ‘is the party submitting a response to the RFI.\nEverything in red is information for the Buyer (that’s you). Delete these red parts throughout the document, prior to publishing the RFI. You can customise anything shaded in YELLOW. When you have completed these areas, please un-shade them.\n[insert Buyer (agency) logo]\nRequest for Information (RFI)\nby: \t[insert name of the Buyer]\nfor: \t[insert name of procurement]\nref: \t[procurement reference number]\nRFI released: \t[DD MM YY]\nDeadline for Questions: \t[DD MM YY]\nDeadline for Responses: \t[TIME DD MM YY]\n[Name of Buyer]\n[Website]\n[Street address]\n[City]\n\u000f\nThe information we require\nThis RFI is issued by [insert full legal name of Buyer], referred to below as “the Buyer” or “we” or “us”.\nThis should be a short, concise summary to let the market know what information you need, and why Respondents should provide the information.\nWhat we need\nSummarise what you need to know in one or two paragraphs. Make it succinct. Avoid jargon and acronyms. You can include a little bit of background, if relevant.  Give context to the ‘unknowns’ you need information on, if relevant.\n[Example: Replacement of existing automatic passport scanning equipment seeks to improve New Zealanders’ immigration experience when departing or arriving in New Zealand. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking to understand the technical capability of available passport scanning equipment.]\nWhat we don’t want\nInclude this section if there are outcomes or tasks that you don’t want.\n[Example: We are not at this stage requesting quotes or proposals, but we are seeking to improve our knowledge on matters such as: what is available in the market and what suppliers are active in this area.]\nWhy should you respond?\nMotivate suppliers to respond. Be clear about what is in it for them. What difference can they make? Why is your work worthwhile?\n[Example: This is a unique opportunity to assist us to understand the market and help us to ensure we deliver public value for New Zealanders.]\nA bit about us\nAn overview of what your agency does and how this request for information fits with your business or policy objectives. A short high-level statement is sufficient.\n[Example: Our agency plays an important role in shaping and delivering a strong New Zealand economy. We develop and deliver policy, services, advice and regulation to support business growth and the prosperity and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.]\nKey Information\nRead these instructions and then delete them before publishing the RFI.\nDo not change the names or sequence of the sub headings, or the paragraph numbering in this Section. You can customise the areas highlighted in YELLOW according to your requirements.\nWhen you have completed this section please delete the RED instructions and un-shade the YELLOW \u000bshaded areas.\nContext\nThis Request for Information (RFI) seeks information that will help [agency name] determine its Requirements for the [insert name of procurement] contract opportunity.\nFollowing this RFI [agency name] will decide on what procurement process it will follow, if any.\nOur timeline\nHere is our timeline for this RFI (New Zealand times and dates):\nHow to contact us\nContact us through our Point of Contact via email or the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) (\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.gets.govt.nz\" \u0014www.gets.govt.nz\u0015).\nOur Point of Contact:\nName: [insert the name of the contact person]\nTitle/role: [insert their title or role and the unit they work ","cbCaik1EHSDauZ9I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik1EHSDauZ9I","docx",76680,13,"English","# Instructions for the Buyer\n## What we need\n## What we don’t want\n## Why should you respond?\n## A bit about us\n## Key Information\n## Context\n## Our timeline\n## How to contact us\n## Developing and submitting your information\n## Our RFI Terms\n## Later changes to the RFI or RFI process\n## Our Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What is a Request for Information (RFI) used for in government procurement?\",\"answer\":\"An RFI is a formal request from an agency asking suppliers for information about currently available goods or services, and about the suppliers active in the relevant area of interest.\"},{\"question\":\"Can an RFI be used to select or shortlist suppliers?\",\"answer\":\"No. A RFI must not be used to select or shortlist suppliers; it is intended to gather market information.\"},{\"question\":\"Where should respondents submit their RFI responses and what submission method is allowed?\",\"answer\":\"Responses must be submitted to the specified address (agency email or the GETS inbox) using the Response Form. 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