Planning

703009452 - BMfS - DevOps Service Providers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Mar 2022 at 17:17

Planning

16 Feb 2022 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is planning a tender for "703009452 - BMfS - DevOps Service Providers" aimed at modernising support through its Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) strategy. This procurement, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 28th March 2022. This process is focused on obtaining budgetary estimates for DevOps services and tools, aiming to inform the MOD's Outline Business Case.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in DevOps services, software development, and IT consultancy. Businesses that provide software solutions, project management tools, or software support services will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging with the MOD can lead to long-term partnerships and contract wins that enhance business growth in the defence sector. Interested suppliers should monitor the upcoming stages following the planning phase and prepare to submit proposals that align with MOD's requirements.

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Notice Title

703009452 - BMfS - DevOps Service Providers

Notice Description

The MOD has developed a pan-Defence strategy to modernise support, namely 'Business Modernisation for Support' (BMfS). We are currently conducting Early Market Engagement with this RFI focussed on suppliers of DevOps services and tools. This RFI seeks to obtain a range of budgetary estimates for the delivery of this programme and confirm the viability of options under consideration. Both will in turn assist with the formation of the MOD's Outline Business Case.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2d2498-b34a-4236-9934-6bfb7d6881ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0288de9d-e71c-49d3-8fcf-16f2024b6651
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48331000 - Project management software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48517000 - IT software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48611000 - Database software package

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

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Hannah Hawkins
Contact Email
hannah.hawkins100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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