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title: "Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041db3"
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# Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041db3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework to selected suppliers under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011. This multi-lot framework, built in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Crown Commercial Services, will utilise several suppliers across six lots, covering a wide range of digital and IT services, such as technical architecture, cyber security, and project management. The procurement method used was a selective process with restricted details, and the delivery address is at MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the computer-related professional services industry to compete for various lots within the DIPS Framework. Companies specialising in technical architecture, cybersecurity, project management, and related services are well-suited to bid for this contract. The Ministry of Defence, as the Contracting Authority, will manage the framework, providing potential suppliers with the chance to collaborate on innovative digital solutions for government projects. The deadline for bids and other key dates can be found on the Ministry of Defence's website.

## Notice

The Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework was 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. A four (4) year Framework built in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Crown Commercial Services (CCS). CCS will own the Framework, but MOD will manage the Framework (although for the avoidance of doubt the Ministry of Defence will remain the Contracting Authority entitled to use the Framework). The framework is established across Six (6) 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035220-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035220-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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