LPF Mobilisation and Transition Programme

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done After successfully securing new business via the NHS England LPF Framework Contract, additional flexible resource is required to achieve mobilisation and transition programmes to on-board and off-board relevant services in accordance with the new contracts. Problem to Be Solved Partner required to support the programme team with the following services: 1. Supporting the Programmes Outcomes 2. Supporting Governance throughout the programme 3. Ensuring the mobilisation and transition outcomes are managed and achieved 4. Provision of subject matter expertise in the areas of: a. Programme Management b. Data Migration c. Technical architecture design and deployment Who Are the Users New business has been secured in the following localities: • NHS Corby and Nene CCGs (Northamptonshire) • Kent and Medway Locality • North and South London Localities Early Market Engagement Use of the NHS England CL1 process has failed to secure the services. Work Already Done Work has started in and the successful partner will be fully briefed on the work completed so far and the programme of work to be completed. Existing Team The existing programme is a blend of FTE’s complemented by contract staff and specialist 3rd party companies. Current Phase Live Work Location New business has been secured in the following localities: • NHS Corby and Nene CCGs (Northamptonshire) • Kent and Medway Locality • North and South London Localities Working Arrangments No specific requirements, though the staff will be expected to work mainly on-site. Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have demonstrable success in the delivery of programmes within the last 12 months, using industry programme management methodologies within the NHS ICT Sector. Demonstrable experience of matrix-managing a multi-disciplinary programme team within the last 24 months within the NHS ICT Sector. Have demonstrable experience in reporting, planning, risk, dependency, financial and change management aspects of a Programme within the last 12 months within the NHS ICT Sector Demonstrable expertise in the transition of programmes into a live service environment within the last 12 months within the NHS ICT Sector. Be able to initiate support from 7th September 2017 Nice to Haves Knowledge of the NHS England and NHS Digital Operating Models and Policies pertaining to local delivery of ICT services and Local Delivery Roadmap Programmes No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 8 Proposal Criteria Alignment with all four essential skills and experience points and evidenced within the proposal. Willingness to align with the current programme approach Team structure, organisational make-up and quality of submitted CVs Value for money of the proposed solution. Innovation (any alternative proposals to deliver the services or to improve the quality of the services delivered). Alignment with Nice-to-have skills and experience and evidence within the proposal. Service quality - how do they ensure they are providing the right people for the job, how do they assure quality of delivery during the work package Technical and project management approach/solutions Cultural Fit Criteria Need to Collaborate with various senior key stakeholders across multiple organisations Need to demonstrate a flexible approach Need to operate in a workplace with mixed skills and experience Need to demonstrate an honest and transparent approach Need to demonstrate positive behaviours and a can-do attitude The approach will require discipline and capable of working across organisational boundaries in a very demanding, high-output environment Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Work history Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet Budget range up to £170,000 (incl vat) across the three localities.