--- title: "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM" published: "2021-04-19" --- # Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, which focuses on recruitment services within the IT industry. This procurement is currently at the pre-qualification stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26 May 2021. The framework is aimed at supplying contract services across six distinct lots, addressing varied technical and professional service requirements. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to accessing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, and the tender has an estimated value of £1.2 billion over a period of up to four years, covering locations primarily in South West England. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in digital and IT services, particularly those specialising in areas such as technical architecture, software development, cybersecurity, and project management. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in any of the six identified lots are well-positioned to compete in this framework. Furthermore, the requirement for electronic trading through the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) tool indicates a modern approach to procurement, which could benefit tech-savvy suppliers looking to enhance their engagement with public sector contracts. ## Notice Recruitment services. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Technical services. Services furnished by professional organisations. Recruitment services. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract for the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework, previously referred to as the Flexible Delivery Partner Framework covering delivery enabling Professional Service requirements for up to four years. The new framework being 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. For the first 2 years the Ministry of Defence will manage the Framework, and after the 2nd year anniversary the management of the framework will transition to Crown Commercial Services for the remainder of the term (although for the avoidance of doubt the Ministry of Defence will remain the Contracting Authority entitled to use the Framework). Quantity or scope: 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 and Technical Architecture, Data, Innovation, Technical Assurance, and, 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 Information Solution, Enterprise, and Technical Architecture, Data, Innovation, Technical Assurance and, Knowledge & Information Management Enterprise architecture is the practice of analysing, designing, planning and implementing enterprise analysis to successfully execute on MOD business strategies. Enterprise Architecture helps MOD businesses structure IT projects and policies to achieve the desired outcomes of customers. Knowledge and Information Management Ensures organisations have the policies, training, expertise and systems to manage their information and records in line with business need, legal and regulatory requirements and the information lifecycle. This includes understanding the flows and storage of information within and outside of an organisation from creation through to advising on destruction or permanent retention as a public record. This supports organisational activities by helping individuals to value, and appropriately apply, insights from organisational information. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & App Support This lot includes the development and support of the requirements of customers such as applications, software and the application of systems theory to MOD product development. Some of the roles expected to be sourced within this lot are: Software Developers, Microsoft Database Designers, Data Engineers, CRM Technical Specialists, Users Experience Designers, Solution Architects, Java DevOps Engineers and Microsoft DevOps Engineers. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. Cyber Security, Crypto, Sec Ops & Integrated Systems The maintenance, support or design of secure system architecture, MOD cryptographic systems, the security for MOD systems or services and the interactions between MOD subsystems. This lot also includes the testing and evaluation of the technical and nontechnical security features of MOD IT systems. Some of the roles that will be provided within this lot are: Security Architects, System Pen Testers, Security Systems Engineers, Security Assurance Accreditors and Ethical Hackers. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. Infrastructure Data Centre, Hardware Engineers & Telecoms Advice on the modelling of strategic level activity for infrastructure data centre and on the design, provision and management of telecommunication infrastructure. This lot also includes engineers to study existing MOD models and structures in order to detect flaws and inconsistencies as well as pinpoint areas of improvement. Some of the roles expected to be sourced within this lot are: Infrastructure Engineers, Network Architects, Network Engineers, Storage Management STMG, Facilities Management DCMA and Incident Management USUP. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. Project, Portfolio & Programme Management (P3M) This lot aims to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) resources within the MOD. The Function is responsible for PM policy and process as well as the deployment of P3M resource. Within the MOD, Portfolio, Programme and Project Managers are accountable for the delivery of outcomes. Some of the roles that will be provided within this lot are: Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Programme Leads, Reporting and MI Designers, Data Analysts and Data Scientists. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. Intelligence Solutions The provision of system engineering, architecture and acquisition skills related to complex CIS delivery. This lot also includes knowledge of the C4ISR domain and technical knowledge of the SGB and enables effective and efficient direction, collation, processing and dissemination of Secret and Above Secret Intelligence. Some of the roles expected to be sourced within this lot are: Security Architects, System Pen Testers, Security Systems Engineers, Ethical Hackers and Security Assurance Coordinators. Further detilas of the types of roles will be available in the Lot Definition Document which is issued as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via AWARD. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008245-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 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 | Active | | 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 - 19 Apr 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008245-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/fdpf/web/project/102/register - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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