--- title: "RFI for: DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-06-15" --- # RFI for: DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caeabac0-3fc3-42ed-a622-bcbab410bb4d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) titled "DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider (Software)." This procurement process, which falls under the software supply services category, aims to gather market insights related to a managed service for optimising the management of software 'tail contracts.' The engagement has an end date of 9th July 2021, with responses required by 12:00 on 2nd July 2021. This initiative is being conducted in Corsham, England, and is intended to inform any future competitive procurement activities that will be advertised in accordance with public procurement regulations. This RFI presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in managed services, particularly those focusing on software supply and contract management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to respond, as the Ministry of Defence is actively seeking input from the industry prior to any competitive bidding process. Engaging in this RFI can help businesses align their offerings with the Ministry's requirements and subsequently position themselves for potential future contracts. ## Notice Defence Digital Dynamic Software Enterprise Team is conducting Market Research on applicable services for an identified requirement: a significant volume of activity occurring in the scoping, letting and management of Software 'tail contracts' has been identified and has been acknowledged as a potential area to achieve VfM and reduce DD's resource costs by utilising a Managed Service Provider (MSP). This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. This RFI is an information gathering exercise, and no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage. However, any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations via the Defence Sourcing Portal (and this opportunity). Please see the Opportunity for attached RFI documentation for details on the information the Authority is seeking from Industry. Please submit any response electronically to the e-mail address shown within the attachment in section 8 no later than 12:00, Friday 2nd July 2021. Additional information: If you are unable to view the attachment please search for the Opportunity "DD Tail Spend Managed Service Provider" via the Defence Sourcing Portal. If you are still unable to view the RFI, please contact DSET Commercial with the detail supplier herewith. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7c51e1-7b75-4749-841b-67b6a081ab1b | | 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 | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jul 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2021 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7c51e1-7b75-4749-841b-67b6a081ab1b - 15 Jun 2021 at 10:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c45d3e-21fe-46f6-b1a0-87c3497ef571 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7c51e1-7b75-4749-841b-67b6a081ab1b 15th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c45d3e-21fe-46f6-b1a0-87c3497ef571 15th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee9bec6c-28d1-4826-afc9-6b06c18bf000 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fcf10c7-c8f2-4109-9308-4443d021a46e n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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