Planning

Defra - Future Networks Procurement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

08 Jul 2022 at 11:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Defra - Future Networks Procurement" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This initiative falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. Currently, the process is at the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone set for 29 July 2022. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a Request for Information (RFI), which aims to gather options for network services based on Defra's current state and strategic direction. Supplementary information can be accessed through the Bravo Portal link provided.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative network solutions. By contributing to this RFI, suppliers can influence the development of Defra's internal business case, thereby positioning themselves for potential partnerships in future network services projects. Companies with expertise in software development and IT consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra - Future Networks Procurement

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform any interested suppliers that Defra is commencing a procurement activity of Defra's network services. The initial step will be the release of a Request for Information that will invite suppliers to suggest options for the provision of network services based on an outline of current state, and strategic direction. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to inform any interested suppliers of an RFI which is the initial step in Defra's procurement activity of a Future Network. The RFI invites suppliers, based on information around current state and strategic direction to submit options for the provision of network services. These options will be used to build an internal business case. The opportunity can be found via our Bravo portal using the link below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0850043e-13b4-435f-ac3d-c2053babfb95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366e0595-d78e-4263-b743-91e8eb1fc830
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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