Planning

Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 14:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 14:26

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2022 at 14:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently preparing for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin" project, focusing on low code automation technology within the defence sector. This procurement falls under the planning stage and is classified within the CPV category of Database and operating software packages, specifically concerning information systems and office automation software. The engagement end date for stakeholder input is set for 1st August 2022, with the delivery address located in Corsham, South West England (postal code SN13 9NR).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technologies and software development, particularly those that provide low code platforms or integrated process management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in general-purpose low code automation platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform or Oracle APEX, as well as robotic process automation (RPA) solutions, could find competitive advantages in responding to this RFI. By engaging with the Ministry of Defence, these businesses can potentially secure contracts that support the enhancement of process efficiencies within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin

Notice Description

The intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) programme is part of the ACOE's strategy for implementing low code automation technologies that can support continuous, data-driven process improvement. These technologies include: General purpose low code automation platforms - the Microsoft Power Platform and Oracle APEX are in use in Ministry of Defence; Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Blue Prism is in use in Ministry of Defence; Intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) - as described in this document. The aim is to implement iBPM platforms coherently. A coherent approach combines a number of different dimensions. These include: Clear rules of the road including standards and policies; The reuse and sharing of components and good practice; The need for a critical mass of Defence staff with key skills to reduce the reliance on contractors and retain corporate knowledge; Support for the federated Foundry delivery model. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to understand better: How organisations comparable to the Authority have addressed and organised enterprise-scale implementations of iBPM platforms to support the automation of complex processes; What iBPM technology capabilities are available, how they differ from each other and how many iBPM platforms are required in Defence; How iBPM technologies and organisations could support the desired outcomes described above. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details on what information the Authority is seeking from industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9dfe7e-ff10-46a7-a1b2-d702a414297b
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

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48810000 - Information systems

48920000 - Office automation software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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