RM1043/CCT765 - Next Generation Communication Networks - Technical Staff

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Technical resource is required to support Next Generation Communications Network Programme Initiation. This programme is required to maintain the Defence fixed network capability. Problem to Be Solved NGCN Programme Team are under-resourced and technical resource is needed to make progress on pre-Concept phase and Concept phase activities. Who Are the Users NGCN Team are charged with procuring WAN, LAN, Gateway and associated capabilities to replace the DFTS contract with BT and the Global Connectivity (GC) contract with Fujitsu. A small team is in place to initiate Concept Phase it's anticipated the team will grow, with the intention to procure a delivery partner asap. In parallel, it is intended to undertake Concept Phase activities using a mixed team. Concept Phase will include various activities; undertaking Programme Initiation activities; Capturing and Analysing Requirements; undertaking Discovery activities; managing Technical Demonstrator Projects; submitting an Initial Gate submission in Sep 20 for a Dec 20 IAC. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Existing Team ISS Develop>Networks>Next Generation Communication Network Team Current Phase Discovery Work Location MOD Corsham, SN13 9NR Working Arrangments Full time - 5 days a week Security Clearance SC and DV Additional T&Cs Option period - 11 Months (pending financial approval) Skills & Experience Familiarity with full spectrum of MODs current FTC including DNS & IP, Cyber, P2P and Gateways and familiarity with key ICT, Software Defined Architecture - 30% Experience working with Defence customers,understand how ICT integrates with military operational posture, experience of ICT programmes, processes, systems/services,- 25% Experience of Concept Phase work, technical studies, technology demonstrators. Experience of working with Approvals and Scrutiny organisations and familiarity with IAC Approvals process and submissions - 25% Experience delivering public sector ICT change projects/programmes, Communications, Stakeholder Management and Strategic Advice. APMP, Project and Programme Governance - 10% Demonstrate how the supplier has experience of working on Above Secret Projects or Programmes.- 5% Familiarity with working across Government and with senior Stakeholders - 5% Demonstrate compliance with the controls required for a Cyber Risk Profile assessed as "Low" - THIS IS A PASS/FAIL. Reference No: RAR-A42AG7BS Nice to Haves Familiarity with MODs Fixed Estate in UK/overseas - 100% No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 5 Proposal Criteria Provide resource by Oct 2019 with suitable technical knowledge/experience to support the NGCN Pre-Concept and Concept phases (estimated submission Sept 20 for IAC Dec 20), evaluation against SQEP - 40% The resource will work with the NGCN team to successfully meet initial gate. Key activities include: conduct requirements capture, Stakeholder identification, provide technical input. Evaluation against experience/suggested approach - 40% The resource will be part of a team of crown servants, Public Sector Resource and an anticipated Delivery Partner (subject to approval/competition) - Evaluation against experience/suggested approach - 20% Cultural Fit Criteria The ability to work in an uncertain environment, working to develop strategies and propose policy where none exists -30% The ability to work in a diverse team and embrace a 'one team' ethos, having a no-blame culture and encouraging others - 25% The ability to work collegiately; working towards common or shared objectives with different capability and value for money - 25% Able to operate at a senior level and work transparently and collaboratively with different stakeholders - 20% Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range the budget for the initial 12 month period of this requirement is £0.365m (ex vat). option periods are pending financial approval.