Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6249 RM6249 · PCR15 Framework # Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Enables you to access professional service requirements and recruit digital and IT resource. Available for MOD customers only. Closed to new suppliers New suppliers can only get on when it is re-tendered. It runs until 16 Nov 2027. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6249) - [17 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [6 lots](#lots) - Nov 2027 agreement ends Nov 2023 to Nov 2027 · 73% through ## What is RM6249? RM6249 Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Digital and Technology Services category. It has 6 lots and 17 suppliers. It runs from 17 November 2023 to 16 November 2027. How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. The next chance is when it is re-tendered, before it ends on 16 November 2027. We have matched 10 published award notices to RM6249, from 3 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Ministry of Defence 8 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) - [Digital Defence Limited 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/digital-defence-limited) - [Royal Air Force 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-air-force) ## About this framework This agreement falls under the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011). It is available only for use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), following the rules of the Framework and call off procedure. This agreement has multiple lots which are organised by capability and skills across the full IT spectrum. Each lot has the flexibility to provide against a variety of requirements without needing a multi-lot approach. You will not be able to buy services across multiple lots within a single call off. If you need to access services from multiple lots you will need to either: - Place these as separate call offs within each lot - Run a separate procurement (needed for very significant requirements only) This agreement is available for up to 4 years. Call off contracts are not limited by duration. You have the ability to award short, medium or longer term arrangements that best suit your project needs. No extensions are available for this agreement. The services will be divided into six lots, each lot will consist of up to seven providers and a full supplier list for each lot can be located on the DSP DIPS Framework SharePoint Page. For more information on products and services or how to buy from this agreement, read the relevant sections below. ### Why buyers use it - Rationalisation of the Professional Services space will enable meaningful engagement with industry partners and SMEs - Rationalisation will help MOD to become a better customer by streamlining and focusing efforts in one direction - Pipeline sharing - Suppliers assisting to shape the requirement - A comprehensive set of Digital, ICT and Cyber capability and expertise - Timely access to required capability and expertise - Focused on outcomes to ensure that the right incentives and drivers are put in place for each requirement to ensure quality of delivery and control of costs and timescales ### Key facts Agreement number RM6249 Type PCR15 Framework Category Digital and Technology Services Pillar Technology Status Live Started 17 Nov 2023 Ends 16 Nov 2027 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6249 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6249). ## Lots 6 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Solution, Enterprise & Tech Architecture, Data, Innovation Tech Assurance & KIM 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. 2. Lot 2 Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & App Support Includes the development and support of customers’ requirements 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. 3. Lot 3 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. 4. Lot 4 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 5. Lot 5 Project, Programme and Portfolio 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 6. Lot 6 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. ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6249. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6249 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 17 Companies with a place on RM6249. 17 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. - [AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/amentum-clean-energy) - [ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/atkinsrealis) - [BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bae-systems-operations) - [CAPGEMINI UK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/capgemini) - [CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/capita-business-services) - [CGI IT UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cgi-it) - [DELOITTE LLP](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/deloitte) - [ENTSERV UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/entserv) - [EVIDEN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/eviden-technology-services) - [FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/frazer-nash-consultancy) - [KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kainos-software) - [KPMG LLP](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kpmg) - [MASTEK (UK) LTD.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mastek) - [PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/pa-consulting-services) - [PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/pricewaterhousecoopers) - [QINETIQ LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/qinetiq) - [RAYTHEON SYSTEMS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/raytheon-systems) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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