Tender

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

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

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Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, is currently seeking bids for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework," which is classified under technical services and recruitment services. This procurement, valued at £1.2 billion, will be conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th May 2021. The awarded framework will span up to four years, beginning on 1st March 2022 and ending on 28th February 2026. The relevant delivery address for this framework is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the technical and recruitment services industries to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can offer expertise in digital solutions, IT services, or recruitment capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, which anticipates involving between three to seven successful suppliers across six lots. This could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with a key governmental authority and diversify their clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

Notice Description

Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework being 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. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary the management of the framework will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term (although for the avoidance of doubt the Ministry of Defence will remain the Contracting Authority entitled to use the Framework). 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-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e168c524-a6d2-4880-947c-9fa9a287b180
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
isscomrcl-cct-dips-mailbox@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+443067700828

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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