Several requirements for information technology goods and services have been issued or are currently being evaluated. These include contracts for the provision of servers and laptops, the provision of new data backup hardware, maintenance services for the existing software infrastructures and spyware management infrastructure. All purchasing requirements comply with the Department's procurement policies.
It is envisaged that during the second half of 2006 proposals will be sought for the provision of helpdesk support and desktop management services, the supply of personal computers, desktop software, computer consumables, computer room fit out, communication services, spam filtering, security products and web support.
Additional procurements may be necessary depending on future requirements, such as the integration of the various elements of the Office of the Minister of Children.