Planning

Online Engagement Services (OES)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Nov 2021 at 10:10

Planning

27 Oct 2021 at 11:44

Planning

26 Oct 2021 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Online Engagement Services (OES)". This tender is focused on IT software development services, located in Bristol, South West England. A Preliminary Market Consultation is scheduled to take place on 9th November 2021 at 13:00, with an engagement end date set for 9th November 2021 at 23:59. Interested organisations must register their attendance by providing the required security clearance details by 5th November 2021 at 12:00 noon.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in online engagement and IT solutions to expand their business. Companies specialising in cloud-based services, social media management, and innovative digital marketing strategies will find this tender particularly suitable. With the Ministry of Defence's interest in agile approaches and integrated engagement services, businesses that can demonstrate their capability in delivering comprehensive online engagement strategies are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Online Engagement Services (OES)

Notice Description

The MoD is inviting providers of Online Engagement Services to participate in a formal Preliminary Market Consultation. The requirement is for a System Innovator/Integrator to deliver a Cloud based online Influence and Engagement service, following an Agile approach. The proposed capability is split into two core services: 1. A persona management capability to create & maintain live personas for use with online services such as social media, websites, forums, blogs etc. 2. IT infrastructure & application services to conduct online engagement activities utilising managed attribution. This includes but is not limited to social media, online surveys, radio advertising, bulk text messaging and other methods. The Market Consultation shall be undertaken via Microsoft Teams and organisations must register their interest using the Defence Sourcing Portal. Organisations are allowed up to two attendees who are security cleared to SC level. The organisation must provide the following security clearance evidence for each individual, Full name, Date of Birth and Security Clearance reference. Only attendees with the correct security clearance shall be admitted to the meeting. On confirmation of Security Clearance status with nominated sponsor, further documentation will be made available to expedite discussions. The Market consultation is scheduled to take place on the 7th December 2021 @ 09.00. Organisations who wish to attend this meeting must log their interest together with the names and security clearance by 12:00 Noon, 30th November 2021. Information provided in this presentation is indicative and intended only for discussion as part of the OES market engagement. MOD gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information provided which should not be used or relied upon except for the purpose of market engagement and the MOD accepts no liability what soever arising out of the provision of this information. Information provided in this presentation is indicative and intended only for discussion as part of the OES market engagement. MOD gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information provided which should not be used or relied upon except for the purpose of market engagement and the MOD accepts no liability whatsoever arising out of the provision of this information. No inference should be taken as to the MOD's intention or as an indication of the scope of nature of any potential procurement. If the MOD initiates a procurement, the appropriate statements of requirements and other information will be made available to potential suppliers and in such circumstances no reliance should be placed on the information provided. For assistance in registering your interest and using the DSP, all communications are to be conducted via email to Joshua.Evans315@mod.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44c65ca-7c84-4917-a25a-d22685ad2915
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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2021Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
joshua.evans315@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
TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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