--- title: "RFI FTS - Provision of online standards, databases and publications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03467d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03467d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03467d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03467d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-06-14" --- # RFI FTS - Provision of online standards, databases and publications Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03467d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03467d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03467d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of online standards, databases, and publications, classified under subscription services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th July 2022. Interested suppliers should note that responses must be emailed to Stacey Stone at the MoD and detailed requirements were discussed during a Market Awareness Event held on 25th and 26th May 2022, in Bristol, UK. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those with experience in digital databases and standards. Companies that can address specific requirements and demonstrate their capability to deliver both in full and in part will be well-positioned to compete. This RFI is an excellent platform for innovative solutions and pricing models, and suppliers with expertise in managing information systems or those facing industry-standard challenges could find this an advantageous opportunity for growth. ## Notice Following the Market Awareness Event which took place on 25th and 26th May 2022, the MoD is now inviting all interested suppliers to partake in a Request for Information (RFI). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Following the Market Awareness Event which took place on 25th and 26th May 2022, the MoD is now inviting all interested suppliers to partake in a Request for Information (RFI). The presentation slides can be found as attached. This RFI seeks information from industry, to further understand how our requirements fit within the market and what (if any) are the obstacles for the market to overcome, in order to satisfy this requirement in part/full. All responses are required to be emailed to: Stacey.stone@mod.gov.uk , in Microsoft Word format, no longer than 6x A4 pages in Ariel font size 11, to cover all 13 questions. All responses must be received by no later than COP Wednesday 6th July 2022. RFI Questions are as follows: RFI Commercial: 1. Understanding the requirement better, do you believe you can deliver the requirements in full? Please provide your justification. 2. Understanding the requirement better, do you believe you can deliver the requirements in part? If so, which parts/elements/areas? 3. Understanding the requirement better, from your perspective, do you foresee any obstacles where payment may be concerned? What would those barriers look like? 4. Understanding the requirement better, from your perspective, can you foresee any obstacles where Key Performance Indicator's (KPIs) may be concerned? What would those barriers look like? 5. Understanding the requirement better, from your perspective, do you foresee any obstacles when providing any of the products /Services? What would those barriers look like? 6. Are there any other obstacles or concerns that prevent you from meeting the requirements or prevent you from potentially submitting a bid/participating in the tender? 7. What alternative solutions do you have to offer which may/ may not require the rescoping of our requirements? What would that look like? 8. What would your current pricing model look like based on our requirements? 9. What would your pricing model look like, when offering your solution to the requirements? 10. Do you foresee any obstacles with providing support to the Authorised Demanders? What would those barriers look like? 11. Do you foresee any obstacles with providing monthly management information? What would those barriers look like? 12. Is there any other industry standard Management Information you currently provide which you believe could be useful to this requirement? RFI Technical: 1. What would your authentication process look like considering the MoD are not able to release the IP ranges? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016344-2022 | | 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 | 14 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79980000 - Subscription services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2022 at 16:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016344-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54017 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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