Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6c-0488-73e1-8eea-81cc15565d99/digital-and-it-professional-services-dips-framework

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) Framework

[Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, ISS Commercial Sourcing Team](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-information-systems-and-services-iss-commercial-sourcing-team)

Estimated value

£1,200,000,000

Published

18 Jan 2021

Deadline

Closed

25 Jan 2021

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## About this tender

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 @ Â£300M 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: To view this notice, register as a supplier here:

[contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier)

and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Corsham: Recruitment services.'.

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## CPV classification

Technical services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b8205c0-a8e6-4d93-9588-9b95c29aeea7)

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