--- title: "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e8a05ff-5c21-44e9-85c6-2df10bc77f3e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, is currently seeking bids for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework," which is classified under technical services and recruitment services. This procurement, valued at £1.2 billion, will be conducted using a selective (restricted) procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th May 2021. The awarded framework will span up to four years, beginning on 1st March 2022 and ending on 28th February 2026. The relevant delivery address for this framework is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the technical and recruitment services industries to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can offer expertise in digital solutions, IT services, or recruitment capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, which anticipates involving between three to seven successful suppliers across six lots. This could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with a key governmental authority and diversify their clientele. ## Notice Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework being 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. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary the management of the framework will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term (although for the avoidance of doubt the Ministry of Defence will remain the Contracting Authority entitled to use the Framework). 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/e168c524-a6d2-4880-947c-9fa9a287b180 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 | | 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 - 22 Apr 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e168c524-a6d2-4880-947c-9fa9a287b180 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e168c524-a6d2-4880-947c-9fa9a287b180 22nd April 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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