Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS)

Enables you to access professional service requirements and recruit digital and IT resource. Available for MOD customers only. 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.

Timeline

  1. Contract start date17 November 2023
  2. Contract expiry date16 November 2027in 15 months

Lots (6)

0 suppliers across 6 lots

SOLUTION ENTERPRISE & TECH ARCHITECTURE, DATA, INNOVATION TECH ASSURANCE & KIM,

DEV APPS, UX, DEV OPS, SYS DESIGN & APP SUPPORT,

CYBER SECURITY CRYPTO, SEC OPS & INTEGRATED SYSTEMS,

INFRASTRUCTURE DATA CENTRE HARDWARE ENGINEERS & TELECOMS,

PROJECT PROGRAMME AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (P3M),

INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS

Call-offs from Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS)

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Framework analysis

Buyers and suppliers active on the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) framework, ranked by contract award volume.

Top suppliers associated with Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS)

Suppliers ranked by total contract award volume through Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS).

SuppliersCountValue
  1. CGI IT UK Ltd
    4
    £5.8m
  2. PA Consulting Services Ltd
    3
    £53.6m
  3. Kainos Software Limited
    1
    £50.0m
  4. AtkinsRéalis UK Limited
    1
    £2.5m
  5. Faithful and Gould Ltd
    1
    £2.5m

Top buyers associated with Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS)

Buyers ranked by total contract award volume through Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS).

BuyersCountValue
  1. Ministry of Defence
    9
    £114.4m

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) framework.

  • Who can use DIPS?

    DIPS is reserved for the Ministry of Defence. Other organisations cannot buy from it.

  • What can I buy through DIPS?

    Digital and IT professional services and resource, across six capability lots covering architecture, development, cyber security, infrastructure, project and programme management, and intelligence solutions.

  • What are the six lots?

    Lot 1 Solution, Enterprise & Tech Architecture, Data, Innovation, Tech Assurance & KIM. Lot 2 Dev, Apps, UX, DevOps, Sys Design & App Support. Lot 3 Cyber Security, Crypto, Sec Ops & Integrated Systems. Lot 4 Infrastructure Data Centre, Hardware Engineers & Telecoms. Lot 5 Project, Programme & Portfolio Management (P3M). Lot 6 Intelligence Solutions.

  • Can I buy across more than one lot in a single call-off?

    No. Each lot stands alone. Place a separate call-off in each lot you need, or run a separate procurement for very large requirements.

  • How many suppliers are on DIPS?

    8 suppliers hold a place on the framework.

  • How do I award a contract?

    Run a further competition and invite every supplier in the relevant lot. In exceptional cases you can direct award, but only with commercial approval.

  • When does DIPS start and end?

    It started on 17 November 2023 and ends on 16 November 2027.

  • Are extensions available?

    No. There are no extensions on this framework.

  • How long can call-off contracts run?

    Call-off contracts are not limited by the framework end date. Buyers can award short, medium or longer term arrangements to suit the project.

  • Which regulation governs DIPS?

    The GCA key-facts panel lists PCR2015. GCA's own description text references DSPCR 2011, so confirm with GCA before publishing.

  • Is there a successor framework?

    Yes. DIPS 2.0 (RM6413) is planned, with a tender notice estimated for 2027 and a potential wider buyer base beyond the MOD. It is a separate future framework and does not change DIPS (RM6249).

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