--- title: "Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-26" --- # Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd69fba5-2aa9-436c-8f22-2d6951928950.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently preparing for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Intelligent Business Process Management (RFI) - ConFin" project, focusing on low code automation technology within the defence sector. This procurement falls under the planning stage and is classified within the CPV category of Database and operating software packages, specifically concerning information systems and office automation software. The engagement end date for stakeholder input is set for 1st August 2022, with the delivery address located in Corsham, South West England (postal code SN13 9NR). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technologies and software development, particularly those that provide low code platforms or integrated process management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in general-purpose low code automation platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform or Oracle APEX, as well as robotic process automation (RPA) solutions, could find competitive advantages in responding to this RFI. By engaging with the Ministry of Defence, these businesses can potentially secure contracts that support the enhancement of process efficiencies within the defence sector. ## Notice The intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) programme is part of the ACOE's strategy for implementing low code automation technologies that can support continuous, data-driven process improvement. These technologies include: General purpose low code automation platforms - the Microsoft Power Platform and Oracle APEX are in use in Ministry of Defence; Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Blue Prism is in use in Ministry of Defence; Intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) - as described in this document. The aim is to implement iBPM platforms coherently. A coherent approach combines a number of different dimensions. These include: Clear rules of the road including standards and policies; The reuse and sharing of components and good practice; The need for a critical mass of Defence staff with key skills to reduce the reliance on contractors and retain corporate knowledge; Support for the federated Foundry delivery model. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to understand better: How organisations comparable to the Authority have addressed and organised enterprise-scale implementations of iBPM platforms to support the automation of complex processes; What iBPM technology capabilities are available, how they differ from each other and how many iBPM platforms are required in Defence; How iBPM technologies and organisations could support the desired outcomes described above. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details on what information the Authority is seeking from industry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9dfe7e-ff10-46a7-a1b2-d702a414297b | | 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 | 26 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 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 | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 48810000 - Information systems - 48920000 - Office automation software package ## Release History - 26 Jul 2022 at 14:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9dfe7e-ff10-46a7-a1b2-d702a414297b - 26 Jul 2022 at 14:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a53c29-e4dd-476b-8c4e-f51354b3c46a - 27 Jun 2022 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5370155-10f6-4490-b748-9395f6d883b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9dfe7e-ff10-46a7-a1b2-d702a414297b 26th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a53c29-e4dd-476b-8c4e-f51354b3c46a 26th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5370155-10f6-4490-b748-9395f6d883b7 27th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97e07f96-0eaf-4e40-b745-e9c80a9f032a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b8174d5-3810-472e-8850-7b9ca3337f94 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/781feb23-c798-4a2c-b5e6-9a2510f857db n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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