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title: "701553427 - Procurement of Professional Services to the DBS CIO Information Systems"
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# 701553427 - Procurement of Professional Services to the DBS CIO Information Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7a1f40-c3f6-4c9e-8295-87f391e8811b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking professional services for the CIO Information Systems. The tender, titled "701553427 - Procurement of Professional Services to the DBS CIO Information Systems", falls under the IT services sector and is classified as "services". The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period lasting from 3rd September 2021 to 2nd September 2023. The total value of the contract is approximately £12,451,223.33, and it is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Technology Services 2 Framework (RM3804). The location for the services is primarily in the South West of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 14th June 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like NetConsulting Ltd may find this tender especially fitting, as it allows them to compete alongside larger suppliers, such as IBM United Kingdom Ltd, in delivering critical support for live information systems and facilitating minor changes. Overall, businesses with expertise in system integration, knowledge transfer, and IT service delivery are well-suited to explore these contracting opportunities to drive growth and enhance their portfolios.

## Notice

Provision of Professional Services to the DBS CIO Information Systems using the CCS Technology Services 2 Framework RM3804 Two lot requirement; Provision of resources for specific roles to support CIO live systems capability and assist in the design and delivery of minor change. Referred to as Service Delivery Resources Requirement Area 1 (Lot1) - Information Systems Live Support, Knowledge Transfer and Tasking - System Integration (CP&F, PB&F, Ancillary Systems, Civ HR Systems) Requirement Area 2 (Lot 2) - Information Systems Live Support, Knowledge Transfer and Tasking - DBS Internal Systems (Remedy)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51bddf0-6a16-49b8-8705-c2b68846f37f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 2 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,451,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,451,223 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM; NETCONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51bddf0-6a16-49b8-8705-c2b68846f37f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51bddf0-6a16-49b8-8705-c2b68846f37f
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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