Tender

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Information Systems and Services, ISS Commercial Sourcing Team, is conducting a tender for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework." This opportunity falls within the technical services industry category, primarily based in Corsham, South West England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £300 million per year, with a total potential duration of four years starting from 4th October 2021. The framework will be structured as a Multi-Lot arrangement, anticipating the selection of 3 to 7 suppliers across six lots.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital and IT service sector, particularly those offering recruitment and technical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to apply, as the framework is designed to accommodate smaller firms alongside larger organisations. With an estimated contract value of £1.2 billion over four years, successful bidders can expect substantial work and the chance to build a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Crown Commercial Services after the initial management period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

Notice Description

Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is considering the placement of a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering all delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework will be advertised under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 as a Multi-Lot Framework that will utilise several selected suppliers against a wide range of capability and experience. The MoD will define but not be constrained to the capability areas that will be established across the Lots. It is anticipated that between 3 - 7 suppliers per Lot may be successful across 6 Lots. The estimated value of this contract is @ PS300M per year, with a 4-year contract duration. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary it will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Recruitment services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3d6edc-d650-42a5-b1d3-363a44c71a40
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

79600000 - Recruitment services

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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