Certificate Lifecycle Management

Closes in 31 daysSubmission deadline: 01 December 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, is seeking information on Certificate Lifecycle Management solutions that support certificate discovery, lifecycle automation, security, integration and future cryptographic agility, including preparedness for post-quantum cryptography. Purpose The information received through this Request for Information (RFI) will help Oranga Tamariki better understand the market and available solutions, refine its requirements, inform the business case, and determine any subsequent procurement process, subject to approval. This is an opportunity to help shape Oranga Tamariki's future approach to Certificate Lifecycle Management and potentially contribute to a key strategic technology solution that strengthens the visibility, governance, security and automation of digital certificates and machine identities across its enterprise environment. Contractor Requirements Experienced providers offering solutions that align with Oranga Tamariki's cloud first and Zero Trust environment Enquiries Contact: Amelia Moa Email: amelia.moa@ot.govt.nz

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