Planning

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Mobile Management

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Jun 2022 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services – Mobile Management, within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an online Industry Day scheduled for 28th June 2022. This initiative aims to transition mobile management services from the existing Integrated User Services (IUS) Contract efficiently by mid-2024. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to engage in this tendering process as it offers a potential delivery address within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on telecommunications and mobile service management, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions and adapt to evolving technological demands. Businesses specialised in application management, security services, and professional services that can support Defence Cyber operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process may not only enhance business growth but also allow companies to contribute to the effective management and delivery of essential defence-related services.

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Notice Title

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Mobile Management

Notice Description

Currently Defence's Fixed Voice (FV) and Video Tele Conferencing (VTC) (at Official, Secret and Above Secret) and Mobile (at Official only) are all services provided by the Integrated User Services (IUS) Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Programme will compete and award 5 Contracts to deliver the F-IUS services (Mobile Devices and Airtime, Mobile Management, Voice services at Official, Voice and Video at Secret, and Voice and Video at Above Secret), which will be based on the requirements of the users and to realise opportunities to achieve business benefits, namely to: * Ensure continuation of services from IUS to the F-IUS provider(s). * Drive innovation into the programme to take advantage of technological and economic developments within the F-IUS service area. * Proactively manage obsolescence throughout the life of the contract and for the F-IUS provider(s) to support The Authority in managing any inherited obsolescence or in-flight changes. * Integrate F-IUS Service Management tools & processes into MOD Operational Service Management (OSM) function and provide adequate interface(s) with Defence Cyber support & monitor systems Operational Support Systems (OSS). * Provide a Business Support System (BSS) that enables stakeholders' access to procure, change, track & manage the F-IUS contract & services. The service bundle for mobile management is expected to include all aspects of the service associated with the provision of mobile management service, including but not limited to application and endpoint management, security services, mobile threat defence, professional services, etc. For a three-year period. The current IUS Contract is planned to transition the mobile management services to the F-IUS provider efficiently and in accordance with the F-IUS transition plan. It is expected that transition will have completed by mid 2024. Additional information: The Industry Day will be a virtual event and will be held on 28th June 2022 (from 2pm to 4pm), through Microsoft Teams, supported by Tech UK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. This is the second Industry Engagement for F-IUS via Tech UK (held on the 19th October 2021) reflecting the evolution of the proposed/potential F-IUS services bundles to identify what services MOD customers wish to consume.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03432f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015497-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-f-ius@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
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

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