--- title: "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM" published: "2021-01-15" --- # Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ad9.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework," categorized under recruitment services, with an estimated contract value of £1.2 billion over four years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the authority specifying a multi-lot framework for six distinct areas of IT services, aiming to engage approximately three to seven suppliers per lot. The framework is set to transition management after the initial two years, with the award period starting on 25 January 2021. Interested businesses are encouraged to prepare their responses, ensuring adherence to the guidelines provided, as key deadlines will be visible upon adding the access code on the procurement platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and IT professional services, particularly those proficient in recruitment and technical services, project management, and cybersecurity. Companies that excel in delivering solutions within the IT spectrum, including infrastructure management and application support, will be well-positioned to compete for contracts in this framework. Given the substantial budget, successful suppliers can expect long-term engagements that may contribute to robust business growth and increased market presence in the public sector. ## Notice Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is considering the placement of a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering all delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework will be advertised under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 as a Multi-Lot Framework that will utilise several selected suppliers against a wide range of capability and experience. The MoD will define but not be constrained to the capability areas that will be established across the Lots. It is anticipated that between 3 - 7 suppliers per Lot may be successful across 6 Lots. The estimated value of this contract is @ PS300M per year, with a 4-year contract duration. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary it will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term. Additional information: The new framework will be a multi-lot framework organised around capability and skills across the full IT Spectrum. The services will be divided into six lots, as shown below. Each lot will consist of circa three to seven providers, and a provider can be successful in multiple lots. * Lot 1 - Solution, Enterprise, Technical Architecture, Data & Knowledge Information Management * Lot 2 - Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & App Support * Lot 3 - Cyber Security, Crypto, Sec Ops & Integrated Systems * Lot 4 - Infrastructure Data Centre, Hardware Engineers & Telecoms * Lot 5 - Project, Portfolio & Programme Management (P3M) * Lot 6 - Intelligence Solutions Lot definitions, service requirements and role requirements against each lot are currently being finalised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000899-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71356000 - Technical services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations ## Release History - 15 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000899-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-418-mod-corporate-environmental-protection-manual - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system/cpf-guidance-for-suppliers - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-european-union-defence-and-security-public-contracts-regulations-dspcr-2011 - https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/working-conditions/lang--en/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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