Requirements for Specialist Planning and Governance Integration

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Why the Work is Being Done The Ambulance Radio Programme is looking to procure specialist Programme Governance and Planning Services to develop capabilities which will underpin a Target Operation Model (TOM) covering Strategy, Delivery and in to Service. Problem to Be Solved ARP is evolving and concentrating on developing capability on delivering products-based approaches for critical communication systems across all 11 English Ambulance Trusts. There is a need to architect a new Target Operating Model with a Governance Framework and integrate across a pre-existing structure which supports the programme today. There is also a key gap in specialist planning of multiple large-scale complex programmes to help monitor dependencies, critical path and deviations from the plan. This integrated programme plan will capture all products to be delivered across the three major programmes under the remit of ARP. Who Are the Users Ambulance Radio Programme is delivering critical communications systems across all 11 English Ambulance Trusts. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Some work has been done already to develop the current ARP structure and some elements of governance. Also, the development of a Technical Design Authority and Operational Design Authority has also been adopted. Existing Team The ARP is a programme team of over 50 staff which is expected to grow over the next 12 months. Current Phase Not applicable Work Location Ambulance Radio Programme London office. Working Arrangments On-site at London office and available for meetings face-to-face or via Skype. Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience have experience of similar successful projects, including case study propose staff who have all relevant qualifications and experience to deliver this service have experience of work across the NHS, preferably national programmes Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Detail similar projects, NHS / national (max 350 words) (10% weighting) High Level Method Statement (max 350 words) (10% weighting) Qualifications and Experience of proposed resources (max 350 words) (10% weighting) Expectation of ARP team (max 350 words) (10% weighting) Anticipated challenges expected (max 350 words) (10% weighting) Cultural Fit Criteria work as a team with our organisation share knowledge and experience with other team members have the capacity and capability to meet ARP's requirements Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Written proposal Reference Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 45% Cultural fit 5% Price 50% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £400-£450,000 pricing to be fixed price on monthly milestones basis.