--- title: "SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE" published: "2024-12-18" --- # SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract Buyer: SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-709a27d9-5701-442a-9b53-6ea6bca86eba.json) ## Summary The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) in London is in the planning stage for the procurement of IT managed services and the support and development of its Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS). This contract, with the title "SSRO IT managed service (ITMS) and DefCARS contract," falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with milestones indicating an engagement end date of 6th January 2025. The relevant activities and documents, such as the Request for Information (RFI) and associated appendices, have been published as part of a market engagement notice. This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT managed services and software development. Suppliers are invited to provide insights into their systems and support services, which will help shape SSRO's specifications. This market research exercise is designed to understand the level of market interest and the range of available service models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing an excellent chance for business growth and collaboration with a governmental body. Companies equipped to deliver robust IT solutions and support systems will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. ## Notice This is a market research exercise for the supply of the SSRO's IT managed services (ITMS) and for the support and development of its Defence Contract Analysis and Reporting System (DefCARS). Potential Suppliers are invited to provide an overview of their systems and support services that will help inform and shape the SSRO's specification. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the SSRO wishes to fully understand the market interest in delivering these services and the potential range of service models available for future delivery. The SSRO welcomes Suppliers' input into the process through this RFI exercise. We welcome your input into the process through the market engagement exercise. PLEASE NOTE THAT FURTHER DETAILS RELATING TO THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE RFI DOCUMENT AND APPENDIX 1 . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca37f0b-66ff-4694-ad5a-0f6d3d1a763e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 | | 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 | SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 13:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca37f0b-66ff-4694-ad5a-0f6d3d1a763e - 5 Dec 2024 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca37f0b-66ff-4694-ad5a-0f6d3d1a763e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ca37f0b-66ff-4694-ad5a-0f6d3d1a763e 18th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bfcebfb-8555-4bb6-ba5f-838325fc8aff SSRO-C-134 Request for Information document ITMS and DefCARS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f21cb88-a044-472d-b9c5-ebc5e0a84d07 SSRO-C-134 Appendix 1 RFI Specification ITMS DefCARS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d14e91-019f-4aba-aed6-e30cbe189730 SSRO-C-134 Appendix 2 ITMS DefCARS Request For Information Pricing schedule example - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8d2b129-ff58-4b43-9d54-d4f99e505c2a SSRO-C-134 Appendix 3 RFI indicative contract terms for ITMS DefCARS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2fc9ff9-c21e-4d7a-af45-88d1c41f0c31 SSRO-C-134 ITMS DefCARS RFI Clarification Questions and Answers Published 18.12.2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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