DWP Central Payment System Work Programme

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Summary of the work DWP has identifed the need to implement a large work programme. The Oracle specialist job roles needed to cpmplete this work programme include Oracle technical dvelopers, Oracle e-Business Suite functional consultants; specialist Oracle testers and Oracle DBAs. . Expected Contract Length 1/11/2016 to 31/3/2017 Latest start date 01/11/2016 Why the Work is Being Done DWP Central Payment System is the world's largest Oracle payment and accounting system. Application Development/Application Maintenance and Application Support services for CPS are currently provided by an external supplier. DWP is insourcing these services. DWP is insourcing AD/AM services for CPS on 1st Novermber 2016. Problem to Be Solved The problem is that a large work programme of approximtately 1500 mandays has arisen in advance of the transition of AD/AM services for CPS from the current supplier to DWP. DWP has recruited a team of staff to take on this role but it does not have the resource required to clear the backlog of change and deliver key business/legislative requirements that remain outstanding. Who Are the Users CPS pays benefits to DWP claimants. DWP operational users need access to make emergency payments and and DWP Finance staff need access for accounting purposes. Early Market Engagement None. Work Already Done None. Existing Team Team will be working with exisitng DWP team of permanent and contract staff. Current Phase Not started Skills & Experience • Have staff with the following skills: • Oracle RDBMS 11G and 12c • Oracle Forms6i • Oracle Reports6i • XML/BI Publisher 11G • Oracle Workflow Builder 2.6 • SQL Developer 4; PL/SQL • JDeveloper 10, 11 • ConfigSnapshot • On Shore Staffing • Developing equivalent large scale Oracle payment systems • Development of equivalent large scale Public Sector systems • Implementation of large scale Oracle eBS Release 12 systems • Delivery in a complex multi supplier environment Work Location Peel Park, Blackpool, FY4 5ES. Working Arrangments Onsite 4 days per week to work with and along side existing team. Security Clearance Individuals involved in development work must be SC cleared. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • Available skilled resource • Relevant large scale Oracle implemetation experience • Relevant large scale Public Sector experience • Value for Money • Experience of working with in-house teams • Experience of knowledge transfer to in-house teams • Demonstration of innovation in delivering relevant Oracle solutions Cultural Fit Criteria • •Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Share knowledge and experience with other team members Payment Approach Time and materials Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Do you have a best estimate of the resources that you may require over this period? Best estimate would be up to 8 resources including Oracle developers, Oracle functional consultants, Oracle testers and Oracle DBAs. 2. 1. Do the resources need to be SC cleared or will BPSS suffice. 2. If SC is required, do all resources need to be SC cleared. SC clearance is required for Oracle DBAs and Oracle developers.