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What criteria, if any, were used to assess value for money in selecting a preferred bidder for the Christchurch Men’s Prison redevelopment?

Answered Question 19139 (2026)
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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What criteria, if any, were used to assess value for money in selecting a preferred bidder for the Christchurch Men’s Prison redevelopment?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that Corrections followed Treasury guidance to assess value for money when selecting a preferred bidder for the Christchurch Men’s Prison Redevelopment Programme. This included applying an Affordability Threshold to the proposals received for the project.