Office of Government Procurement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (543)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

543. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Government Procurement will establish a specialised cloud services procurement framework, particularly in view of the recent appointment by the OGP of external consultants to examine the area of cloud services and the importance of the cloud as a tool to delivering the Government’s digital ambitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19531/22]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Government Procurement is currently considering its future strategy in relation to the procurement of cloud services.  Consultants were engaged to assist with the demand analysis for such services. The demand analysis is one of the many inputs that OGP is currently considering.  Any potential procurement arrangements for cloud services will be conducted through a public procurement competition(s) advertised on www.etender.ie.