K280020822 CVS Technical & Architecture Assurance

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done The CVS project started work in Sep 2018 with the primary investment objectives of:- • Remove the DVSA's reliance on monolithic digital contracts, namely the DVSA's Atos estate, for commercial vehicle testing by Dec 2020 • Transform the testing process with service improvements. Due to the demise of the Digital Partner Framework, The project needs to extend the architectural & technical assurance capability from October 19 to the end of the project. The project is currently forecast to complete in Oct 2020 Problem to Be Solved This is a client-side capability that will provide direction & architectural assurance that the delivery supplier (Deloitte) is working towards the outcomes of the CVS project but to the standards defined by the DVSA Architecture Group & GDS standards. The Technical Architects will be responsible for ensuring the delivery is aligned to current DVSA strategy. Who Are the Users As a Service Owner, I need to be assured that the built tech stack remains compliant with the current architectural strategy of the DVSA and aligned with current project direction. So that opportunities for reuse are maximised and technical debt is minimised wherever possible. Early Market Engagement No previous market engagement has taken place for this outcome Work Already Done The project is currently in-flight Private Beta working to DVSA and GDS standards and dlivering to Kanban Flow Agile methodology. The Mobile Test Capture App is currently in scale up from PSVs to HGVs and elaboration and build of the MyATF functionality is progressing with Microsoft Dynamics being the DVSA's selected enterprise approach. Existing Team CVS Management Team DVSA Project Team Primary Digital Supplier (Deloitte) Current Phase Beta Work Location DVSA Granby Avenue Garretts Green Birmingham West Midlands B33 0SD Working Arrangments The team will be expected to spend a minimum of 3 days a week at Garretts Green. Expenses cannot be claimed for stays connected with attendance at the Garretts Green site. Expenses will be recoverable for authorised attendance at other locations. Security Clearance BPSS Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Design Assurance of code pipelines Design Assurance API resources and micro-services Experience DVSA governance including ARB, SDB, TRG Testing and Assurance of NFR's Solution Assurance of all design documentation coming from all digital partners Experience of the DVSA digital estate Experience of the DVSA Atos estate Nice to Haves Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Experience of Agile Kanban Flow methodologies Experience of delivery forecasting using Monte Carlow simulations Support, maintenance and development of the NFR suite using J-meter No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Initial evaluation will be scored against the essential and desirable criteria though work history submissions supported by the proposed rate cards. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present their proposals and answer questions on their submissions via a face to face or skype meeting. Cultural Fit Criteria Understand the DVSA project and programme landscape and be able to tailor approach to fit Ability to prioratise the intrest of the DVSA with the commercial intrests of own organisation Able to represent the core values and intrests of the DVSA all activities Demonstrate values aligned to the Civil Service code of conduct Represent the objectives of the project while remaining sensitive to the organisational strategic direction Able to work within a matrix management and multi skilled team environment Ability to work to budgets and support delivery of only what is necessary to achieve the MVP while highlighting opportunities to improve the service to customers Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range experience has shown that a flexible approach to resourcing is required by the project. the competencies required by the project change with the project progress. the supplier will be expected to supply a suitable competency mix derived from a number of individuals. the project currently requires approximately 90 person days per month between nov 19 and oct 2020. therefore the contract forecast is based on the submitted day rates of the suppliers and not fixed price