Department of Education - Data Backup and Recovery - Request for Information (RFI)
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Education is seeking information from the market to support its review of Data Backup and Recovery services across its school, corporate and data centre environments. This Request for Information (RFI) forms part of a broader program of work to understand current challenges, validate requirements and inform future planning and procurement activities. Further information regarding the project, current environment, requirements and desired outcomes is provided throughout this document. This RFI represents an important opportunity for suppliers to contribute their insights, experience and market knowledge to help inform the Department's future direction. The Department welcomes supplier participation and values the time and expertise invested in responding to this request. NOTE - This is an RFI Process only. No formal evaluation or contract will be awarded from this process.
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