Planning

SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 13:07

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 10:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) in London is in the planning stage for the procurement of IT managed services and the support and development of its Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS). This contract, with the title "SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract," falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with milestones indicating an engagement end date of 6th January 2025. The relevant activities and documents, such as the Request for Information (RFI) and associated appendices, have been published as part of a market engagement notice.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT managed services and software development. Suppliers are invited to provide insights into their systems and support services, which will help shape SSRO's specifications. This market research exercise is designed to understand the level of market interest and the range of available service models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing an excellent chance for business growth and collaboration with a governmental body. Companies equipped to deliver robust IT solutions and support systems will find this tender well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract

Notice Description

This is a market research exercise for the supply of the SSRO's IT managed services (ITMS) and for the support and development of its Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS). Potential Suppliers are invited to provide an overview of their systems and support services that will help inform and shape the SSRO's specification. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the SSRO wishes to fully understand the market interest in delivering these services and the potential range of service models available for future delivery. The SSRO welcomes Suppliers' input into the process through this RFI exercise. We welcome your input into the process through the market engagement exercise. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER DETAILS RELATING TO THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE RFI DOCUMENT AND APPENDIX 1 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca37f0b-66ff-4694-ad5a-0f6d3d1a763e
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
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
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
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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