--- title: "702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-12-09" --- # 702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f4686-c0c2-4567-b732-9920056afac4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "702374454 - BMfS - Software Services Request For Information (RFI)." This engagement is targeted towards software service providers within the software package and information systems industry, with a focus on those that can support the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. The engagement end date is set for 25 January 2022, and the process encompasses various categories including industrial control software and project management software, primarily within the location of Bristol, England (postcode BS34 8JH). This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on software solutions, particularly those offering engineering, asset, and inventory management services. Businesses with expertise in creating analytical, project management, and enterprise resource planning software are well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this procurement could provide SMEs the chance to contribute to an extensive digital transformation project within government operations, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in the public sector. ## Notice Early Market Engagement focussed on software vendors of engineering, asset and inventory management services to inform the Commercial approach to the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. This RFI is focused principally on suppliers of software services that could satisfy some (or all) of the technical elements of the programme. Information concerning how to respond can be found using the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal notice in the "more information" section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ab9972-79f9-49fb-9819-794d4251238c | | 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 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jan 2022 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48150000 - Industrial control software package - 48331000 - Project management software package - 48422000 - Software package suites - 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package - 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package - 48482000 - Business intelligence software package - 48517000 - IT software package - 48611000 - Database software package - 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services - 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services - 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2021 at 00:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ab9972-79f9-49fb-9819-794d4251238c - 9 Dec 2021 at 00:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31eb88d4-37f0-479b-b5f1-f90e289ce653 - 8 Dec 2021 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277c99cc-d238-4280-b514-05816fa22ac2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ab9972-79f9-49fb-9819-794d4251238c 9th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31eb88d4-37f0-479b-b5f1-f90e289ce653 9th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277c99cc-d238-4280-b514-05816fa22ac2 8th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52980 MOD DSP RFI Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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