Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2021
237. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the process underway by the Office of Government Procurement in relation to a new framework for the procurement of cloud video conference services; the expected date for the publication of this framework; the timelines for premarket engagement and evaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61231/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraOGP is currently engaging with its public sector clients 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 a competition(s) 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. Pre-market engagement will not commence until Q1 2022 at the earliest.
