--- title: "712631452 - RFI - Request for Information - DATA QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT for the DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-11" --- # 712631452 - RFI - Request for Information - DATA QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT for the DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8b41749-f6b9-4dc8-ab2f-029a4de3d802.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "DATA QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT for the DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)" to gather insights on available solutions for data lifecycle management, data quality assurance, and data quality monitoring. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 18th September 2024. The main industry category for this tender is Software programming and consultancy services, with additional classifications including systems and technical consultancy services, system quality assurance assessment and review services, data-processing services, and database services. The procurement method is initiated through an RFI, and the delivery location is specified as London, United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data management and quality solutions to connect with the MOD and potentially secure future contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing robust data management and quality assessment systems will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities, offering avenues for growth and establishment in public sector contracts. Interested parties should return the completed questionnaire to the provided email address by the specified deadline. ## Notice 1. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to help the Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the "Authority") to: a. Understand the current marketplace for solutions that provide: (1) Data lifecycle management (2) Data quality assurance (3) Data quality monitoring b. Identify vendors and capabilities with suitable solutions to meet DGC Data Quality and Management requirements. 2. Please return the completed questionnaire via email to joshua.williams762@mod.gov.uk by 17:00 hours on 18th September 2024. 3. This RFI does not constitute the initialisation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. The MOD may, at its discretion and at any time, choose not to procure, but maintains the right to use any Information supplied for the purposes of future procurements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50177976-b4c6-4dc6-aeb7-2b5f2ca999a8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2024 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72310000 - Data-processing services - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 14:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50177976-b4c6-4dc6-aeb7-2b5f2ca999a8 - 11 Sep 2024 at 14:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76697cf5-c5f6-45a9-9c63-b1be4c49d855 - 30 Aug 2024 at 12:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf09365-e1a5-4a79-82fb-1e636d4a1f81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50177976-b4c6-4dc6-aeb7-2b5f2ca999a8 11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76697cf5-c5f6-45a9-9c63-b1be4c49d855 11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf09365-e1a5-4a79-82fb-1e636d4a1f81 30th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6acc8f86-fa3f-463d-9724-2ba6613a506d n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58670 Please return the RFI via email to: joshua.williams762@mod.gov.uk. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a84eedf7-a20f-4c44-bfe1-21e209ae3896 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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