Public Procurement Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 September 2021

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Questions (45)

Emer Higgins

Question:

45. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the process underway by the Office of Government Procurement in relation to a possible new framework for the procurement of cloud video conference services; if the intention of the framework is to ensure fair competition across collaboration and video conferencing providers; if the Office of Government Procurement plans to consult with prospective service providers; the timeline for this consultation; the expected date for the publication of this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45352/21]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

OGP is engaging with its client base in relation to their requirements for cloud services (including collaboration and video conference services) which will inform OGP’s future strategy in relation to potential procurement solutions for cloud services. Any procurement of cloud services will be through public competition advertised on www.etender.ie. Pre-market engagement relating to any public procurement competition will be conducted in an open and transparent manner through a Request for Information process advertised on www.etenders.ie. It is recommended that all potential suppliers interested in tendering for OGP solutions register on www.etenders.ie. The timeline for any pre-market engagement and/or public procurement process will be determined by the outcome of OGP’s client engagement.