--- title: "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM" published: "2021-01-18" --- # Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Information Systems and Services, ISS Commercial Sourcing Team, is conducting a tender for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework." This opportunity falls within the technical services industry category, primarily based in Corsham, South West England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £300 million per year, with a total potential duration of four years starting from 4th October 2021. The framework will be structured as a Multi-Lot arrangement, anticipating the selection of 3 to 7 suppliers across six lots. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital and IT service sector, particularly those offering recruitment and technical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to apply, as the framework is designed to accommodate smaller firms alongside larger organisations. With an estimated contract value of £1.2 billion over four years, successful bidders can expect substantial work and the chance to build a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Crown Commercial Services after the initial management period. ## Notice 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: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Recruitment services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3d6edc-d650-42a5-b1d3-363a44c71a40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 71356000 - Technical services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations ## Release History - 18 Jan 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3d6edc-d650-42a5-b1d3-363a44c71a40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3d6edc-d650-42a5-b1d3-363a44c71a40 18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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