The C3 programme:

• Builds stronger, ongoing partnerships with the market to champion the needs of public sector agencies.
• Provides consistent governance, assurance and operational processes that support agency and supplier interactions.
• Enhances the range of fit-for-purpose, competitive, modern, flexible and secure digital solutions and services.
• Improves the quality and effectiveness of secondary procurement processes.
• Strengthens the way agencies and suppliers work together — making their partnerships more reliable, long-lasting, and high-quality.

The C3 programme will continue to conform to the:

• ‘Cloud First’ Policy and Cabinet mandate
• public sector agency mandates to procure through All-of-Government contract arrangements, as directed by Cabinet, a Systems Lead or Section 107 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

Section 107 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 — NZ Legislation

Guidance: directions to support a whole of government approach — Public Service Commission