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title: "Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-11-10"
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# Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d52c224-0d81-46bc-919b-6a3d53744c0c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has initiated a tender process titled "Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI" in the Information systems or technology category. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, involves seeking information to replace expiring support contracts with a single enhanced contract. The engagement end date for suppliers to submit information is set for 6th December 2023.

This tender for Hybrid Cloud Support presents opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those providing strategic review and planning services, technology planning services, information technology services, and maintenance of IT software. Suppliers interested in the continued support and security monitoring services outlined in the RFI are encouraged to participate by obtaining an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal to access the tender documents.

## Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the Authority currently having two support contracts in place with two different suppliers which are due to expire in May and Jul 2024. SECRET Cloud plan is to place a single contract to replace these expiring contracts to combine and enhance the capabilities offered. The objective of the RFI is to gain a firm view of suppliers' capability for the continued support and security monitoring that is currently being provided and to receive ROM costs for the service. Please be advised Suppliers will need to obtain an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal in order to view the RFI Document. See DSP details below; Defence Sourcing Portal Project Information: PQQ: HCSC - RFI - Hybrid Cloud Support Project Code - 61766114 Project Title - RFI - Hybrid Cloud Support Project Reference - HCSC - RFI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7747e5-b132-44b0-83d7-86275296369e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 11:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7747e5-b132-44b0-83d7-86275296369e
- 10 Nov 2023 at 11:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59d1d6-9359-4dcc-8478-ae10c5f2e885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7747e5-b132-44b0-83d7-86275296369e
  10th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a59d1d6-9359-4dcc-8478-ae10c5f2e885
  10th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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