Planning

Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Nov 2023 at 11:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2023 at 11:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in England has initiated a tender process titled "Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI" in the Information systems or technology category. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, involves seeking information to replace expiring support contracts with a single enhanced contract. The engagement end date for suppliers to submit information is set for 6th December 2023.

This tender for Hybrid Cloud Support presents opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those providing strategic review and planning services, technology planning services, information technology services, and maintenance of IT software. Suppliers interested in the continued support and security monitoring services outlined in the RFI are encouraged to participate by obtaining an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal to access the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the Authority currently having two support contracts in place with two different suppliers which are due to expire in May and Jul 2024. SECRET Cloud plan is to place a single contract to replace these expiring contracts to combine and enhance the capabilities offered. The objective of the RFI is to gain a firm view of suppliers' capability for the continued support and security monitoring that is currently being provided and to receive ROM costs for the service. Please be advised Suppliers will need to obtain an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal in order to view the RFI Document. See DSP details below; Defence Sourcing Portal Project Information: PQQ: HCSC - RFI - Hybrid Cloud Support Project Code - 61766114 Project Title - RFI - Hybrid Cloud Support Project Reference - HCSC - RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d52c224-0d81-46bc-919b-6a3d53744c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7747e5-b132-44b0-83d7-86275296369e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2023Expired
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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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