Identity Management Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) is seeking to contract a suitably qualified partner with the capability and capacity to provide support, maintenance, enhancement, and advisory services for Stats NZ's Active Roles Server (ARS) platform. About ARS is a critical component of Stats NZ's identity and access management environment. It supports identity governance, delegated administration, automated provisioning, and role-based access controls across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. Purpose The successful Respondent will ensure the ongoing security, reliability, and performance of identity management services while reducing operational risk and supporting compliance requirements. The engagement will also provide access to specialist expertise to optimise the platform, support future enhancements, and improve operational efficiency through automation and streamlined identity management processes, while offering public value. Scope The scope includes: Support services for Stats NZ's Active Roles Server (ARS) platform Maintenance services for the ARS platform Enhancement services for the ARS platform Advisory services relating to the ARS platform Enquiries Contact: Brad Avery
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