Planning

Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

09 Nov 2023 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI. The procurement falls under the industry category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The engagement end date for this process is set for 6th December 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Corsham, England. This tender is in the Planning stage, and suppliers are required to respond through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in Information systems or technology planning and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in cloud support. Suppliers with the capability for support and security monitoring are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to consolidate existing contracts and enhance service capabilities. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant to their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the Authority currently having two support contracts in place with two different suppliers which are due to expire in May and Jul 2024. SECRET Cloud plan is to place a single contract to replace these expiring contracts to combine and enhance the capabilities offered. The objective of the RFI is to gain a firm view of suppliers' capability for the continued support and security monitoring that is currently being provided and to receive ROM costs for the service. Please be advised Suppliers will need to obtain an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal in order to view the RFI Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfbf5256-ac5f-49a1-9f9a-792204b22838
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c66664-26e0-4939-b4ae-be4ebcc16f1b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

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 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2023Expired
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
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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