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Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Nov 2023 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework to selected suppliers under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011. This multi-lot framework, built in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Crown Commercial Services, will utilise several suppliers across six lots, covering a wide range of digital and IT services, such as technical architecture, cyber security, and project management. The procurement method used was a selective process with restricted details, and the delivery address is at MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the computer-related professional services industry to compete for various lots within the DIPS Framework. Companies specialising in technical architecture, cybersecurity, project management, and related services are well-suited to bid for this contract. The Ministry of Defence, as the Contracting Authority, will manage the framework, providing potential suppliers with the chance to collaborate on innovative digital solutions for government projects. The deadline for bids and other key dates can be found on the Ministry of Defence's website.

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Notice Title

Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

Notice Description

The Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework was 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. A four (4) year Framework built in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Crown Commercial Services (CCS). CCS will own the Framework, but MOD will manage the Framework (although for the avoidance of doubt the Ministry of Defence will remain the Contracting Authority entitled to use the Framework). The framework is established across Six (6) Lots. * Lot 1 - Solution, Enterprise and Technical Architecture, Data, Innovation, Technical Assurance, and, 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041db3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035220-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Contact Name
Attn: Nick Barras
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-cct-dips-mail@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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