Urgent IBM OpenPages GRC Implementation Partner for two Banking Tenders

Urgent IBM OpenPages GRC Tender Implementation Partner Company:Kenac Computer Systems Engagement: Tender partnership or specialist subcontracting Experience level:Expert Maximum project value:Up to US$350,000 Application deadline:20 August 2026 Interviews and demonstrations: Starting immediately ## About the Opportunity Kenac Computer Systems is seeking an experienced **IBM OpenPages implementation partner** to collaborate on urgent banking-sector Governance, Risk and Compliance tenders. The selected partner will support Kenac in preparing a technically compliant proposal and, if the tender is awarded, assist with the implementation, configuration, integration, migration, testing, training and support of the IBM OpenPages solution. Applicants must be available for an immediate technical interview and live IBM OpenPages demonstration. ## Important IBM Licensing Notice **Applicants do not need to source, purchase, negotiate or provide pricing for IBM OpenPages licences. Kenac Computer Systems will handle all IBM licensing requirements directly.** Applicants will only be required to: * Identify the IBM OpenPages modules needed for the proposed solution. * Confirm the technical components and dependencies required. * Explain their proposed configuration and implementation approach. * Provide professional-services and implementation costing. IBM OpenPages licence fees must **not** be included in the applicant’s commercial proposal. ## Main Responsibilities The selected partner will be required to: * Review the supplied Audit, Risk and GRC tender documents. * Produce a detailed technical requirements specification. * Complete a requirement-by-requirement compliance matrix. * Identify the required IBM OpenPages modules. * Prepare the solution architecture and infrastructure specifications. * Provide server, storage, database, middleware and disaster-recovery requirements. * Prepare an implementation methodology and project schedule. * Provide itemised professional-services costing. * Participate in interviews, presentations and clarification sessions. * Deliver a live IBM OpenPages demonstration. * Support delivery if the tender is awarded. ## Required Solution Scope The proposed IBM OpenPages solution should address: ### Internal Audit * Audit universe and risk-based audit planning. * Annual and rolling audit plans. * Audit engagements and approval workflows. * Audit Planning Memorandum workflows. * Workpapers, evidence, reviews and electronic sign-off. * Audit findings, management responses and action tracking. * Audit reports, dashboards and Audit Committee packs. ### Governance, Risk and Compliance * Operational risk events and incident management. * Internal and external loss-data collection. * Risk and Control Self-Assessments. * Key Risk Indicators and threshold alerts. * Risk registers and risk heat maps. * Control library and control testing. * Regulatory compliance and policy management. * Third-party risk management. * Business continuity and operational resilience. * Scenario analysis and stress testing. * Issue and remediation management. * Executive and regulatory reporting. ### Technical Requirements * On-premises or approved enterprise deployment. * Role-Based Access Control and segregation of duties. * Active Directory, SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication. * Encryption in transit and at rest. * Complete and tamper-resistant audit trails. * Backup, disaster recovery and high availability. * REST API and secure integration capabilities. * Integration with core banking, HR, finance, ERP and BI platforms. * Data migration, document management and retention. * Configurable workflows, forms, dashboards and reports. ## Mandatory Applicant Requirements Applicants must have: 1. Proven experience implementing, configuring or supporting IBM OpenPages. 2. At least three completed enterprise GRC, audit, operational risk, compliance or business continuity projects. 3. Three signed and traceable client reference letters. Each reference must include: * Client organisation. * Contact person. * Corporate email address. * Telephone number. * Project scope. * Implementation dates. * OpenPages modules or GRC functionality delivered. 4. At least three proposed key professionals: * IBM OpenPages Solution Architect or Technical Lead. * GRC Functional Lead. * Integration, Data Migration and Deployment Lead. 5. Detailed CVs, qualifications and certifications for the three key professionals. 6. Demonstrable IBM OpenPages technical expertise or relevant OpenPages certifications. 7. Access to a working IBM OpenPages demonstration environment. 8. Immediate availability to support tender preparation. 9. Willingness to sign an NDA and partnership or subcontracting agreement with Kenac. 10. Disclosure of any conflict of interest or involvement with another bidder on the same tender. **IBM reseller or licence-selling capability is not required because Kenac will manage IBM licensing.** ## Documents Required by 20 August 2026 Applicants must submit: * Company profile and partnership application letter. * Evidence of IBM OpenPages implementation experience. * Three traceable reference letters. * CVs and certifications for three key professionals. * Technical proposal. * Functional and non-functional requirements specification. * Compliance matrix. * IBM OpenPages module mapping. * Architecture and infrastructure specifications. * Integration and security approach. * Data-migration strategy. * Implementation plan and timeline. * Testing and User Acceptance Testing approach. * Training and knowledge-transfer plan. * Support and Service Level Agreement. * Detailed professional-services costing. * Corporate registration documents. * Conflict-of-interest declaration. ## Commercial Costing The applicant’s costing should cover: * Requirements analysis. * Solution architecture. * Installation and configuration. * Workflow and form configuration. * Integrations. * Data migration. * Custom development. * Testing and UAT support. * Training and documentation. * Project management. * Go-live and hypercare. * Post-implementation support. * Travel, taxes and other professional-service costs. * Any non-IBM third-party components, where applicable. **Do not include IBM OpenPages licence fees. Kenac will provide and manage IBM licensing.** ## Interview and Demonstration Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed immediately. The live demonstration should cover: * Audit planning and engagement workflows. * Workpapers, findings and action tracking. * Risk-event and loss-event management. * RCSA and residual-risk calculations. * KRI monitoring and alerts. * Risk registers and heat maps. * Control testing and remediation. * Dashboards and management reports. * Security roles, approvals and audit logs. * Integration and administration capabilities. ## How to Apply Start your application with: **KENAC OPENPAGES 2026** Answer the following questions: 1. How many IBM OpenPages implementations have you completed? 2. Which OpenPages modules have you implemented? 3. Can you provide three traceable references by 20 August 2026? 4. Who are the three key professionals proposed for this engagement? 5. Can you deliver a live IBM OpenPages demonstration immediately? 6. What is your proposed implementation timeline? 7. What is your estimated professional-services cost, excluding IBM licences? 8. Are you supporting another bidder on the same tender? Generic applications without verifiable IBM OpenPages experience, references, CVs and demonstration capability will not be considered. I will shate the tenders