Planning

702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Dec 2021 at 00:32

Planning

09 Dec 2021 at 00:30

Planning

08 Dec 2021 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI)." This engagement is targeted towards software service providers within the software package and information systems industry, with a focus on those that can support the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. The engagement end date is set for 25 January 2022, and the process encompasses various categories including industrial control software and project management software, primarily within the location of Bristol, England (postcode BS34 8JH).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on software solutions, particularly those offering engineering, asset, and inventory management services. Businesses with expertise in creating analytical, project management, and enterprise resource planning software are well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could provide SMEs the chance to contribute to an extensive digital transformation project within government operations, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI)

Notice Description

Early Market Engagement focussed on software vendors of engineering, asset and inventory management services to inform the Commercial approach to the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. This RFI is focused principally on suppliers of software services that could satisfy some (or all) of the technical elements of the programme. Information concerning how to respond can be found using the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal notice in the "more information" section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ab9972-79f9-49fb-9819-794d4251238c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48331000 - Project management software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

48517000 - IT software package

48611000 - Database software package

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

72212482 - Business intelligence 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 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2022Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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