News Summary

• Government Commercial Agency wants DIPS 2 to reach beyond MoD buyers and the usual big-name suppliers.
• The GCA's current Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) framework is open only to buyers within the Ministry of Defence.
• The agency wants its replacement to be open to more buyers and suppliers, according to a procurement notice published on May 18 and linked material.
• It is considering having fewer lots than the six in DIPS 1 and outlined a range of options for this, including a possible lot specifically for projects worth less than £5 million.