Thursday, February 10, 2011

RFP - Ministry of Economic Development (NZ) - Information and Communication Consultants Panel

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to select a group of suppliers to provide research, policy and technical consultancy services on information and communications technology (ICT) issues to the Energy and Communications Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development.

The groups in the Ministry with responsibilities relating to ICT policy and technical matters are:

a:
Communications and IT:
Policy advice in relation to telecommunications markets and regulation, broadband investment, deployment and uptake, digital capability, government ICT investment, online security and safety, participation in international fora and trade agreements, and the postal market.

b:
Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning:
Policy and engineering advice on the regulatory regime for the allocation and management of the radio spectrum resource.

From time to time, the Groups require support in undertaking these activities.

Closing Date: 08/03/11