Planning

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

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

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Planning

15 Jan 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework," categorized under recruitment services, with an estimated contract value of £1.2 billion over four years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the authority specifying a multi-lot framework for six distinct areas of IT services, aiming to engage approximately three to seven suppliers per lot. The framework is set to transition management after the initial two years, with the award period starting on 25 January 2021. Interested businesses are encouraged to prepare their responses, ensuring adherence to the guidelines provided, as key deadlines will be visible upon adding the access code on the procurement platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and IT professional services, particularly those proficient in recruitment and technical services, project management, and cybersecurity. Companies that excel in delivering solutions within the IT spectrum, including infrastructure management and application support, will be well-positioned to compete for contracts in this framework. Given the substantial budget, successful suppliers can expect long-term engagements that may contribute to robust business growth and increased market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

Notice Description

Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is considering the placement of a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering all delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework will be 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. The estimated value of this contract is @ PS300M per year, with a 4-year contract duration. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary it will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term. Additional information: The new framework will be a multi-lot framework organised around capability and skills across the full IT Spectrum. The services will be divided into six lots, as shown below. Each lot will consist of circa three to seven providers, and a provider can be successful in multiple lots. * Lot 1 - Solution, Enterprise, Technical Architecture, Data & Knowledge Information Management * Lot 2 - Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & App Support * Lot 3 - Cyber Security, Crypto, Sec Ops & Integrated Systems * Lot 4 - Infrastructure Data Centre, Hardware Engineers & Telecoms * Lot 5 - Project, Portfolio & Programme Management (P3M) * Lot 6 - Intelligence Solutions Lot definitions, service requirements and role requirements against each lot are currently being finalised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000899-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM
Contact Name
Mrs Claire Hussey
Contact Email
isscomrcl-cct-dips-mailbox@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3067700828

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

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