Data Security Project - Microsoft Purview Implementation

Closes in 17 daysSubmission deadline: 16 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Adelaide

About this tender

Overview Victoria University is seeking Expressions of Interest and a High Level Proposal for a Microsoft Purview Implementation as part of its Data Security Project. Scope Implementation of Microsoft Purview to support Victoria University's data security requirements Instructions to Tenderers The Respondent must address all the submission requirements from the EOI in their proposal. Respondents are advised to allow plenty of time before the EOI close time to submit in e-Procure, to avoid last minute system issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. Communications For probity reasons, direct communication with VU staff or consultants regarding this EOI is not permitted and may lead to disqualification from the process. Any questions about the process prior to the closing time and date of the tender must be submitted through the eProcure Question functionality. This includes requests for status updates. Communications after the close of tender can be submitted to the Procurement Specialist, Eric Bolton, at eric.bolton@vu.edu.au. Probity and Complaints Complaints or probity concerns can be emailed to directorprocurement@vu.edu.au. Respondents must not use this contact for general communications or to seek updates on the process. For probity reasons, direct communication with VU staff or consultants regarding this EOI is not permitted and may lead to disqualification. Respondents should use the e-Procure Questions Functionality to ask questions or seek clarifications.

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