This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice acknowledges that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland proposes to contract with Ekco for the continued provision of ICT Managed Support Services.
Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Prior notice. Estimated value: €220,000.
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Description
NMBI has a contract in place since October 2020 with ICT managed services company EKCO (previously Unity) for the provision of general ICT maintenance. It expired on 03 October 2024 and the spend to date has exceeded original estimates due to increased usage as a result of a number of unforeseen extenuating factors. These include: • internal NMBI ICT staff turnover – particularly at manager level • implementing technical provisions for remote working due to COVID restrictions in 2020-2022 • complexities arising from the introduction of our digital registration system MYNMBI and the integration of this with our existing system, including access for third parties etc. • a number of cyber security incidents, including two malware attack attempts, for which Ekco provided containment support, as well as investigation expertise. To ensure compliance with the procurement regulations in these exceptional circumstances NMBI is planning to utilise article 32 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016, to award a new contract without prior publication to the existing provider EKCO for the continuation of their services. The use of the derogation is jus…
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 00656423-2024 | 29 October 2024 |
| OJS | 211/2024 | 29 October 2024 |
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