CCT560 IT Application Delivery for NSoIT

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Defence currently uses over 1000 IT applications, and 100 of related peripherals, spread across Official/Secret systems. To minimise risk to ISS and MOD the following outcomes and benefits have been identified: (1) Application and Peripheral Management – deliver the required strategies, plans, engagement plans and developer guides to allow Application owners across Defence to prepare their applications for MODNET. (2) Delivery of MODNET Secret – Resolve each application in preparation for Secret rollout, take ownership of defect remediation. (3) Delivery of MODNET overseas – resolve overseas nuances with a range of applications and take ownership of the defect remediation. Problem to Be Solved To Deliver NSoIT to Performance, Time and Cost estimates in a sustainable manner and with minimum disruption to Defence business and outputs. Who Are the Users Cross Defence. To have an IT System that provides the necessary applications which will allow them to support business and operational needs. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Some outcomes are already under development across ISS but others have yet to be addressed. Existing Team The existing team comprises of Contractor staff. Current Phase Live Work Location Tasks will be managed out of MoD Corsham and this will require regular attendance at that site but delivery is expected to require attendance across a wide range of MoD and Supplier sites. Working Arrangments Tasks will be managed out of MoD Corsham and this will require regular attendance at that site but delivery is expected to require attendance across a wide range of MoD and Supplier sites. Security Clearance SC Clearance Additional T&Cs Working location and hours are to be by agreement with the immediate report and governed by the outcomes required. Skills & Experience (1) Deep understanding and experience in managing and documenting the end to end testing and release of various IT applications (25%) (2) Deep understanding/experience of preparing strategies, plans and engagement plans and the management and discharge of these to ensure all obligations for application remediation are met in required timelines. (40%) (3) Deep understanding and experience of producing application developer guides and supporting material to assist Application owners across Defence to prepare their applications for MODNET and evergreening. (25%) Nice to Haves (1) Recent experience within a complex ICT Service Management Framework, including the execution of projects/tasks through the effective and efficient engagement in cross-domain processes and Ways of Working. (10%) No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 4 Proposal Criteria Proposed solution and how it meets our needs, including: output descriptions, methods, activities, schedule, required information, dependencies, risks, tools, and impact on delivery of project benefits. Cultural Fit Criteria (1) Working within a fast moving and complex ICT environment. (50%) (2) Being a team player within a mixed ability team. (25%) (3) Addressing problems with openness, honesty and transparency. (25%) Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Written proposal Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range budget for the duration of the contract (including t&s) (ex vat): £196,367.00 limit of liability for t&s (ex vat): £8,333.00