DSC - Data Strategy

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Why the Work is Being Done NHS Digital is seeking an experienced supplier to develop and design a Data Strategy for the Data Security Centre within NHS Digital. The Data Security Centre is undergoing a strategic transformation. As part of this it is the recipient and custodian of significant amounts of data and information. In order to maximise the business value or this information asset the DSC wants to ensure it has the appropriate and sustainable strategic underpinning of how best to manage, operate, govern, and utilise data to achieve maximised business outcomes. Problem to Be Solved The DSC is seeking to understand the most appropriate way to manage its Data Supply Chain, Govern and Manage its Data Assets, and structure its Operating Model with regards to the Data that it currently receives and will receive in the future. These capabilities will ensure the sustainable consumption and utilisation of Data within the DSC for the purposes of developing and running a Cyber Business Intelligence and Risk capability for the benefit of the NHS Who Are the Users The Data Security Centre newly established Business Intelligence function will be the users / beneficiaries of the work. This department will ultimately be responsible for running the Cyber Business Intelligence and Risk capability which will inform how the DSC best services the consumers of its services as well as provide a mechanism from which to identify new and emerging risks to the system Early Market Engagement Early engagement has taken place and the DSC has tested its Data Strategy assumptions and refined them accordingly. This has primarily resulted in the inclusion of a Data Operating Model requirement being added to the scope of work Work Already Done No specific or dedicated work has been done to date. Existing Team The team will consist of the Head of Innovation and Delivery, the Head of Business Intelligence, and a Project Manager. It is not foreseen that the selected organisation will be working with another supplier . Current Phase Discovery Work Location Leeds and London Working Arrangments Supplier to be primarily co-located with the DSC in order to support an agile delivery methodology. Expectation is to be on-site for at least three days a week. There is some flexibility available in this arrangement Security Clearance Baseline Personal Security Standard for all Supplier Staff Additional T&Cs NHS D Supplementary Terms Skills & Experience Experience delivering data strategy/planning in large scale programmes in complex data-rich organisations in public-sector or comparable private-sector (eg, multi-national financial services) Experience of turning business problems into data design / strategy. Experience of developing approaches to data supply chain; data management process; data governance structures; and data operating models as part of an overarching data strategy Experience of communicating between technical and non-technical teams. Nice to Haves Ability to mobilise teams at speed (within 2 weeks of selection). Experience of working with multiple departments and public sector organisations on a single project. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 4 Proposal Criteria Shortlisted Suppliers will be asked to present on the following criteria: Demonstrate your approach to the requirements of this SOW, and methodology you would use in order to deliver your Data Strategy. Provide two examples of a successful Data Strategy project you have delivered; what worked well and what was the outcome? Please describe the structure and roles for the team that will deliver the outcome in this SOW. Presentations will be scheduled for week commencing 27th August 2018 in Leeds Cultural Fit Criteria Shortlisted Suppliers will be asked to present on the following criteria: Describe your approach to working in large organisations to deliver Strategy; challenges overcome, and risks mitigated Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Written proposal Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £100k - £150k