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title: "Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-09"
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# Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfbf5256-ac5f-49a1-9f9a-792204b22838

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for Hybrid Cloud Support - RFI. The procurement falls under the industry category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The engagement end date for this process is set for 6th December 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Corsham, England. This tender is in the Planning stage, and suppliers are required to respond through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in Information systems or technology planning and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in cloud support. Suppliers with the capability for support and security monitoring are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to consolidate existing contracts and enhance service capabilities. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant to their growth strategy.

## Notice

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the Authority currently having two support contracts in place with two different suppliers which are due to expire in May and Jul 2024. SECRET Cloud plan is to place a single contract to replace these expiring contracts to combine and enhance the capabilities offered. The objective of the RFI is to gain a firm view of suppliers' capability for the continued support and security monitoring that is currently being provided and to receive ROM costs for the service. Please be advised Suppliers will need to obtain an account on the Defence Sourcing Portal in order to view the RFI Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c66664-26e0-4939-b4ae-be4ebcc16f1b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c66664-26e0-4939-b4ae-be4ebcc16f1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c66664-26e0-4939-b4ae-be4ebcc16f1b
  9th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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