Project 20105 - Delivery Manager for Universal Credit Full Service Data Delivery Team

Tender description

Summary of the work DWP is delivering modern data and analytics products that are driving innovation within the wider department. The UC programme has a massive amount of structured and unstructured data that is the foundation for a data driven approach and the UC data team sit at the heart of delivering that vision. Specialist role Delivery manager Expected Contract Length 2 year contract - initial 4 month Statement of Work Latest start date Monday 26 June 2017 Maximum Day Rate £830 Who Speclialist Work With Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with responsibility to provide data to operational sites and colleagues to allow them to track, understand and improve operational performance. Types of roles that are included in this team are full stack web developers, Data Engineers, Java Software Engineers, UX designers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts, BI reporting Analysts What Specialists Work On Lead multi-disciplinary team delivering complex products in tight timescales providing technical leadership to build data exploitation capability. Implement Scrum/Kanban methodologies as necessary and manage a number of varied stakeholders. Ensure that technical decisions are sensible and that roadmaps align with user expectations. Lead show-and-tells, present at senior stakeholder groups and executive steering committees. Ensure that Developers implement best practice and modern approaches and techniques are applied Outline data and analytics best practice and advise analyst users and their managers. Develop ideas and design projects in: Predictive analytics, Experimental design, Advanced Data Visualisation, Dashboard design, Data Governance and Big Data Skills & Experience • Deep Knowledge of Agile methodologies - Scrum and Kanban • Prior Experience of leadership of a varied team of Software and Data Engineers • Knowledge and understanding of Data Visualisation technologies such as D3, javascript, SAP Business Objects and understanding of visualisation best practice • Experience of delivering complex Data Projects under tight deadlines and close stakeholder scrutiny • Stakeholder management of a large group of diverse stakeholders • Understanding of Data Governance best practice • Prior experience of delivering advanced analytics projects involving personalisation, risk analytics etc. including techniques such as machine learning and segmentation • Experience as a JIRA Administrator • Understanding of big data technologies (Hadoop, Mongo) and semi structured data formats such as JSON • Experience working with DWP or similar organisation in the last 3 years. Nice to Haves Hands on experience of coding languages such as SQL and R. Work Location Caxton House, Tothill St, London Working Arrangments 5 days a week on-site working as part of a multi-disciplinary agile delivery team with work being specified by a work management system (JIRA). You will attend daily Town Halls, Stand-ups and relevant Show & Tells to monitor/discuss progress. Security Clearance Security Checked clearance is essential. Additional T&Cs Additional terms and conditions can be found via DWP’s eTendering system: 1. Register on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk & click the link to register - Accept the terms & conditions & click 'continue' - Enter your correct business & user details - Note your chosen username & click 'Save'. You will receive an email with your password (keep this secure) 2. For further Assistance please consult the online help, or the eTendering help desk on Phone 0800 368 4850 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Demonstrate flexibility (e.g. the ability to shift tasks to meet changing priorities) • Demonstrate successful collaborative working as part of a multi-supplier delivery team sharing knowledge within the team • Meeting facilitation and chair person / leadership skills Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Note from Buyer. Please note that this advert has been reissued to include the requirement for Security Checked clearance. 2. Will the role fall within IR35 legislation? At this time the role has been deemed as outside of IR35 however, should the features of the engagement change, a further assessment will be made which could change the determination. 3. The jobs posted this morning for DWP have now been duplicated. Does this mean that you will need more than 1 candidate for each role. Please confirm. No, the job was reissued to include the requirement for Security Checked clearance. The original advert should be removed shortly. We are only seeking one individual for each role. 4. Can you please confirm if the candidate should be BPSS cleared already or eligible candidates would also be considered. Would you sponsor BPSS clearance if the candidate is eligible ? SC clearance is required at point of engagement to prevent delay to key deliverables 5. Will you sponsor SC clearance if the candidate is eligible for SC clearance ? SC clearance is required at point of engagement to prevent delay to key deliverables 6. Can a candidate with DV clearance be considered for this role Yes – a candidate with DV clearance will be considered 7. Can more than one candidate per supplier be submitted for this role Suppliers may only put forward one candidate per specialist opportunity. 8. Any chances of change in start date as the latest date mentioned is Monday 26 June 2017 No – there is no flexibility around the date 9. Any specific format(pdf,doc) in which CVs to be sent later Shortlisted suppliers will be sent a Work History template to be completed. 10. Is occasional remote working allowed? Yes- but only in the bounds of the United Kingdom 11. Is occasional remote working allowed? Yes- but only in the bounds of the United Kingdom 12. What is the total number for positions open for this role One 13. Is there any travel involved in this role and will the travel expenses be paid ? The role is London based and no travel is anticipated. 14. Would you consider work permit holders (e.g. Tier 2 General Visa) and EU passport holders for this role ? Yes – as long as SC clearance is held at point of engagement 15. Do we have to apply in the www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk website also though its mentioned that the candidates have to be submitted via Bravo as part of the supplier tender responses? Kindly confirm Applications must be made via the DOS portal. Bravo is only being to use to share additional terms and conditions required by DWP. 16. What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? It is our intention to have short-listed suppliers by 14 June. We will provide any requested feedback as soon as is possible 17. Is the rate inclusive or exclusive of VAT? Exclusive of VAT 18. Experience of working with DWP or similar organisation in the last 3 years - Can you please specify as to what to you mean by similar organizations. Will you consider any public sector experience as similar experience or the candidate should have specific experience in pensions. Large national central government experience required 19. Is more than one candidate able to be submitted? Suppliers may only put forward one candidate per specialist opportunity. 20. Do you expect the specialist fulfilling the role to be SC cleared on the contract start date or will DWP help the person to achieve SC clearance. Is it more relevant to state that the Specialist must be capable of achieving SC clearance? SC clearance required on contract start date 21. Does this now mean that the individual must already hold SC or will DWP guide the candidate through this upon position being offered? SC clearance must be held at point of engagement 22. Can a candidate with DV clearance be considered for this role Yes –a DV cleared candidate will be considered 23. Will you sponsor the clearance for eligible candidates SC clearance must be held at point of engagement to prevent any delay to key deliverables 24. What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? It is our intention to have short-listed suppliers by 14 June. We will provide any requested feedback as soon as is possible 25. What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? It is our intention to have short-listed suppliers by 14 June. We will provide any requested feedback as soon as is possible 26. Can more than one candidate per supplier be submitted for this role Suppliers may only put forward one candidate per specialist opportunity 27. Any chances of change in start date as the latest date mentioned is Monday 26 June 2017 No – no flexibility in start date 28. What are the other expenses which will be paid Expenses should be include in the overall price quoted for the job 29. Any specific format(pdf,doc) in which CVs to be sent later Shortlisted suppliers will be sent a Work History template to be completed. 30. Is occasional remote working allowed? Yes – but only within the bounds of the United Kingdom 31. Is there any travel involved in this role and will the travel expenses be paid ? The job is London based and no travel is anticiapted 32. Would you consider work permit holders (e.g. Tier 2 General Visa) and EU passport holders who are eligible for SC clearance for this role ? Yes – subject to possession of SC clearance on date of contract start 33. Regarding the SC clearance status, if the candidate does not hold active SC clearance and is willing to go through the process, can this be considered, if yes will you sponsor the security clearance No- SC clearance required at point of engagement 34. This query is regarding the Jira Administrator skill - is it compulsory that the candidate should have experience as a Jira administrator. Will a candidate with experience in Jira as an end user be sufficient for this role No- JIRA admin is required 35. We have a candidate who has been a resident in UK since birth, but has worked out of UK in the last 5 years for a duration of more than 1 year. Can you please confirm if you would consider him eligible for SC clearance as he had not changed his residence and was travelling every month back to UK while working outside UK. SC clearance required at point of engagement.As to your question around clearance rules suggest you ask the Defence Vetting Agency. 36. If someone has been previously SC Cleared but has now lapsed, would you sponsor them to go through it again? No –SC clearance required at point of engagement