Planning

RFI for: DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 Jun 2021 at 11:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jun 2021 at 10:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) titled "DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software)." This procurement process, which falls under the software supply services category, aims to gather market insights related to a managed service for optimising the management of software 'tail contracts.' The engagement has an end date of 9th July 2021, with responses required by 12:00 on 2nd July 2021. This initiative is being conducted in Corsham, England, and is intended to inform any future competitive procurement activities that will be advertised in accordance with public procurement regulations.

This RFI presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in managed services, particularly those focusing on software supply and contract management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to respond, as the Ministry of Defence is actively seeking input from the industry prior to any competitive bidding process. Engaging in this RFI can help businesses align their offerings with the Ministry's requirements and subsequently position themselves for potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for: DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software)

Notice Description

Defence Digital Dynamic Software Enterprise Team is conducting Market Research on applicable services for an identified requirement: a significant volume of activity occurring in the scoping, letting and management of Software 'tail contracts' has been identified and has been acknowledged as a potential area to achieve VfM and reduce DD's resource costs by utilising a Managed Service Provider (MSP). This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. This RFI is an information gathering exercise, and no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage. However, any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations via the Defence Sourcing Portal (and this opportunity). Please see the Opportunity for attached RFI documentation for details on the information the Authority is seeking from Industry. Please submit any response electronically to the e-mail address shown within the attachment in section 8 no later than 12:00, Friday 2nd July 2021. Additional information: If you are unable to view the attachment please search for the Opportunity "DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider" via the Defence Sourcing Portal. If you are still unable to view the RFI, please contact DSET Commercial with the detail supplier herewith.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7c51e1-7b75-4749-841b-67b6a081ab1b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stewart.osgood100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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