--- title: "Online Engagement Services (OES)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-11-09" --- # Online Engagement Services (OES) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6f3903-8051-43e7-b6e7-4a56e7d64a9d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Online Engagement Services (OES)". This tender is focused on IT software development services, located in Bristol, South West England. A Preliminary Market Consultation is scheduled to take place on 9th November 2021 at 13:00, with an engagement end date set for 9th November 2021 at 23:59. Interested organisations must register their attendance by providing the required security clearance details by 5th November 2021 at 12:00 noon. This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in online engagement and IT solutions to expand their business. Companies specialising in cloud-based services, social media management, and innovative digital marketing strategies will find this tender particularly suitable. With the Ministry of Defence's interest in agile approaches and integrated engagement services, businesses that can demonstrate their capability in delivering comprehensive online engagement strategies are encouraged to participate. ## Notice The MoD is inviting providers of Online Engagement Services to participate in a formal Preliminary Market Consultation. The requirement is for a System Innovator/Integrator to deliver a Cloud based online Influence and Engagement service, following an Agile approach. The proposed capability is split into two core services: 1. A persona management capability to create & maintain live personas for use with online services such as social media, websites, forums, blogs etc. 2. IT infrastructure & application services to conduct online engagement activities utilising managed attribution. This includes but is not limited to social media, online surveys, radio advertising, bulk text messaging and other methods. The Market Consultation shall be undertaken via Microsoft Teams and organisations must register their interest using the Defence Sourcing Portal. Organisations are allowed up to two attendees who are security cleared to SC level. The organisation must provide the following security clearance evidence for each individual, Full name, Date of Birth and Security Clearance reference. Only attendees with the correct security clearance shall be admitted to the meeting. On confirmation of Security Clearance status with nominated sponsor, further documentation will be made available to expedite discussions. The Market consultation is scheduled to take place on the 7th December 2021 @ 09.00. Organisations who wish to attend this meeting must log their interest together with the names and security clearance by 12:00 Noon, 30th November 2021. Information provided in this presentation is indicative and intended only for discussion as part of the OES market engagement. MOD gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information provided which should not be used or relied upon except for the purpose of market engagement and the MOD accepts no liability what soever arising out of the provision of this information. Information provided in this presentation is indicative and intended only for discussion as part of the OES market engagement. MOD gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information provided which should not be used or relied upon except for the purpose of market engagement and the MOD accepts no liability whatsoever arising out of the provision of this information. No inference should be taken as to the MOD's intention or as an indication of the scope of nature of any potential procurement. If the MOD initiates a procurement, the appropriate statements of requirements and other information will be made available to potential suppliers and in such circumstances no reliance should be placed on the information provided. For assistance in registering your interest and using the DSP, all communications are to be conducted via email to Joshua.Evans315@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44c65ca-7c84-4917-a25a-d22685ad2915 | | 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 | 9 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2021 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212517 - IT software development services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2021 at 10:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44c65ca-7c84-4917-a25a-d22685ad2915 - 27 Oct 2021 at 11:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06bbc0-e443-46f1-ac63-8de1eae19520 - 26 Oct 2021 at 08:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb0e392-aaef-47de-af1d-ec73acd25808 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44c65ca-7c84-4917-a25a-d22685ad2915 9th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06bbc0-e443-46f1-ac63-8de1eae19520 27th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb0e392-aaef-47de-af1d-ec73acd25808 26th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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