Investigatory Powers Act Implementation - Delivery/Work stream layer

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Why the Work is Being Done The passage of the Investigatory Powers Act has created significant business change impacts across government, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. The ECJ has recently upheld an appeal which challenges the current UK communications data retention and acquisition regime. This work package will provide a flexible dial-up/down support to the Home Office’s delivery teams in designing and delivering business/IT change across impacted areas; setting requirements, coordinating change activities and contributing to/managing overall assurance of key products including business case, project plan (and other core PPM products), business and system requirements, objectives, benefits tracker, acceptance criteria, interface control documents, communications plans etc. Problem to Be Solved Workstreams already exist including law enforcement, the soon-to-be established Investigatory Powers Commissioner, and the independent communications data authorising body. The two latter departments are initially the priority. These workstreams are at different levels of maturity and delivery will require business and IT design, business change and IT systems, planning, engagement with stakeholders, and reporting. Please see ‘summary of work’ for further detail. Workstreams need to be able to call upon a flexible surge capability of resources as per the workstreams’ needs. Support with the right skills, experience and flexibility is therefore sought to ensure delivery is within the necessary timescales. Who Are the Users A number of stakeholders are impacted by delivery of the Act and require use of the systems and process being delivered, e.g. to allow secure communication between public authorities and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner. Users include law enforcement agencies, government departments/public bodies, intelligence agencies, the Investigatory Powers Commission (IPC) and a new communications data independent authorising body. Both bodies are yet to be stood up but the IPC is more mature in design and planning. These users will employ provisions within the Act to support their ongoing capabilities and delivery will need to be managed without compromising operational objectives. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done The implementation of the Act is in progress and delivery work streams are at different levels of maturity. Support will therefore be required both for work streams that have existing teams with delivery in progress, and work streams that are still at the early stages of design. Delivery will also need to integrate with an existing programme layer that is overseeing the integrated implementation of the Act. Existing Team The flexible team provided will be working primarily with existing mixed economy teams consisting of Civil Servants, suppliers, and individual Subject Matter Experts (with a background in law enforcement). They will also be working with a range of stakeholders including senior users from the law enforcement community. Some support services are in place (e.g. testing) and therefore suppliers will not be required to provide these. Current Phase Not applicable Work Location The team will be delivering output and outcomes primarily to a team located at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF. However it is envisaged that an element of this delivery could be carried out from the supplier’s premises or by individuals working remotely. Working Arrangments As the nature of this requirement is to deliver flexible surge capability that will change in size and scope as the transition proceeds toward the both the IPC and the Independent Body going live, and will be subject to a short notice "dial up/dial down" type call- off capability, it is difficult to define precise working arrangements. A variety of working arrangements are envisaged whereby the successful supplier would be responsible for the provision of resources either on site or available remotely in support of defined outcomes over varying periods and in varying styles. Travel outside London may be necessary. Security Clearance All staff must hold, or be willing to undergo, SC or DV security clearance to operate on this project. SC Clearance is a minimum for any work. In certain areas DV would be highly desirable therefore proposed staff should be willing to undergo the vetting process for DV. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have experience of working within the public sector, particularly in the translation of legislation into defined programmes of work including experience of contributing to ministerial briefings; Have experience of working with law enforcement; Have highly skilled and experienced individuals, able to work with minimal supervision; Have ‘Agile’ project management and PRINCE2 or equivalent; Have experience of delivering complex projects using a range of methodologies; Have experience of establishing and maintaining effective governance regimes; Have experience in complex business analysis including setting requirements and end-to-end process design; Have experience in organizational design; Have considerable experience in transition planning, related transition support and transition work package definition and management; Have experience of change management methods, tools, and resources for transition support; Have experience of managing complex stakeholder groups including within the law enforcement and security sectors; Have experience in quickly building effective working relationships with government departments and external partners in order to deliver new legislation and the related business change across organizations; Have experience of leading on complex IT system design and delivery with multiple user groups; Have experience of IT System Installation; Have experience of risk, issue and dependency management; Have access to available pool of relevant resources at short notice for varying periods; Have the ability to respond rapidly to new and emerging/changing requirements; Nice to Haves Have a detailed understanding of UK Investigatory Powers legislation and its implication for public sector bodies; Have communications Data Operating Model domain knowledge; Law Enforcement Operating Model domain knowledge No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 4 Proposal Criteria Availability of suitable numbers and types of resources at short notice. Skills and experience of team members Value for money Team structure Cultural Fit Criteria Function effectively as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Offer solutions in a rapid, clear and effective manner Offer innovation Be pro-active in problem identification and resolution Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Case study Work history Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £3,500,000 - £4,000,000 - suppliers should outline all pricing/costs including: day rates and mark up %.