PIPCS 2019 / 2020 Apps Dev & Apps Maintenance Development Services

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Why the Work is Being Done To deliver development changes to PIPCS as requested of BPDTS Ltd by DWP in a number of releases. Additionally to continue Application Maintenance work providing problem fixes into the releases. The supplier is required to provide Digital services comprising Software Engineers at 'working level '. Our definition of 'working level' being the Software Engineer will be responsible for (1) the development of fit for purpose products (2) operational stability of the products they build (3) affect change in ongoing resilience of these products and (4) contribute to the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process, following agreed Architectural and Software Engineering principals. Problem to Be Solved Development work within 3 Releases of the PIPCS - estimated Release dates of February 2019, October 2019 and March 2020. Additionally, the continuation of Application Maintenance development work feeding into the releases. PIPCS is based on a core Curam (V7.0) customised using Java. The indicative resource profile is: for first 12 months 13 resources (9 application development resources and 4 problem fix developers) with the ability to potentially flex down to 7 resources for the second 12 months as an internal core team is recruited in parallel. Who Are the Users The existing project team will engage and work with the new Development supplier to carry out work as part of an overall team. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Some work will start on the first Release before the end of 2018. Existing Team PIPCS Project team established at Peel Park, Blackpool includes Project Manager, Business Analysts, Technical Lead and Test resource. There is an existing development supplier in contract until the end of December 2018 following which a period of Knowledge Transfer will be required to the new Development supplier. In parallel the existing team will recruit internal resources to the team who will potentially replace some of the new supplier Development Team as time goes on. Current Phase Not started Work Location Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool, FY4 5ES Working Arrangments On site 5 days a week in Blackpool. All expenses must be pre-approved and adhere to BPDTS Ltd expenses policy. Security Clearance BPSS Additional T&Cs Inclusion of a definition of HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard and amendments to the following Call-Off Contract Clauses: * Supplier staff *Records and Audit Access * Exit Plan *Prevention of Bribery and Corruption Detail to follow Skills & Experience A1. Must have significant and demonstrable experience of development in java (2 >5 years) A2. Must have significant and demonstrable knowledge of SQL database applications such as MySQL (2>5 years) A3. Working knowledge of Software Engineering best practices and an awareness of the Software Engineering profession and its principles. A4. An awareness of the importance of adopting a modern standards approach and the importance of development process efficiency. A5. An ability to understand user stories and convert business requirements into technical solutions. A6. A minimum of 2 years experience of Curam V7.0 A7. A minimum of 2 years experience of PIPCS Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Technical solution Value for money How the approach or solution meets user needs Cultural Fit Criteria Your approach to working as a blended team with our organisation to build joint ways of working Your experience of successful collaborative working as part of a blended team sharing knowledge within the team Evidence of a culture of continuous improvement where individuals learn from past mistakes and offer improvement opportunities Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Case study Work history Reference Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range