FCO Services - T1001 SC Cleared Applications Architect - Apps design and deployment

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Summary of the work SC Cleared Technical Architect - Application design, deployment and handover to service. Including Technical oversight of UAT execution for Mobility Applications, User data migration ,COTS applications, updates to support operation on Vista and Windows 10. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length 80 days Latest start date 17th April 2017 Who Speclialist Work With You'll be working as part of mobility design and deployment team in Milton Keynes and London. What Specialists Work On Application design, deployment and handover to service 1. Technical oversight of UAT execution for Applications 2. User data migration strategy 3. Packaging of COTS applications via third party 4. Weekly checkpoints and governance of the process 5. Manage New Bridge SmartClient and Bridge Server update from WorldReach to support both operation on Vista and Windows 10 during deployment. 6. Testing 7. Potentially work with Luminosity Studio Skills & Experience • be a SC Cleared Applications Architect • have deep experience in Applications design and deployment • have had technical oversight of UAT execution for Applications • have managed user data migration • have managed COTS applications deployment in Public Sector • have managed updates to support operations on Vista and Windows 10 • SCCM 2012 Software Deployments • Application Packaging/Sequencing (MSI & App-V) • Working in an ITIL environment Nice to Haves • Architecture & Technical Assurance of Application Remediation Projects • Migration, upgrades, implementation and bespoke process design for Reasonable Adjustment (Assistive Technology) Applications, including: Jaws, SuperNova and Dragon Work Location Milton Keynes and London Working Arrangments You'll be working within a programme team including programme delivery, technologists and service designers. This includes face-to-face meetings. Security Clearance DV Security Clearance No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • •Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • •Can work with clients with low technical expertise • •Share knowledge and experience with other team members • •Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • •Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • •Challenge the status quo • •Take responsibility for their work Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 10% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. Can you please confirm if this role will fall inside or outside of IR35 It is for the potential supplier to determine the tax status, HMRC have issued a tool relating to IR35 specifically. 2. Hi, could you please clarify what the percentage split between Milton Keynes and London is likely to be? It will be both sites, the exact working pattern is determined by progress and business need 3. Is NPPV2 an acceptable level of clearance please? SC Security Clearance or above please 4. Could you please provide us with the details on 1. Maximum number of resources whose applications could be submitted. 2. Lead time for application feedback. Please see section "How suppliers will be evaluated" and just below title for dates 5. Would you consider candidates with COTS experience in the Private Sector as opposed to specifically within the Public Sector? Public Sector COTS experience is preferred and will score higher in selection 6. We spoke with one of your incumbent interim resources on this project today who advised us not to apply for these roles as you have asked your contractors to re-apply for their existing roles under DOS. Please can you confirm that this is a genuine open tender? Note: nil response to this question will result in escalation to FCO Services Procurement and Commercial Director and CCS as possible abuse of OJEU regulated procurement framework. This is an open opportunity, via this government framework. All suppliers who meet the criteria will be considered.