Technical Support for New Style of IT(Base) and Integrated User Services Mobility Project Delivery

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Why the Work is Being Done To deliver and enhance an integrated suite of Mobile services (primarily mobile telephony and tablets devices) across the Defence sector to meet the MoD's business requirement for enhanced mobile working and improved communications and collaboration across the department. Problem to Be Solved To improve and enhance existing Mobility services (primarily mobile phones and tablets) across Defence, embracing new technologies and delivering improvements. Who Are the Users Pan Defence. Mobility services capable of operating around the world, 24/7. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Existing Team 3 Civilian PMs and 1 Security Contractor. Current Phase Live Work Location MoD Corsham (SN13 9NR). There may be an occasional requirement to attend meetings elsewhere. Working Arrangments The selected Supplier will be expected to work out of Corsham as Technical support will be required on a daily basis, both by the team and senior management. Off site attendance at meetings may be required on an ad hoc basis (there is T&S limit included) Travel to and from duty station is at the individual’s own cost. Any other travel will be approved in advance by ISS IUS Mobility Lead at MOD extant rates. Security Clearance SC Clearance must be in place prior to contract commencement. The Authority will not sponsor SC Clearance, it must be in place and remain valid for the duration of the contract. Additional T&Cs • We aim to get feedback to you within one week of the advert closing. • Bid Responses to be submitted on the templates provided and in Mircosoft Office Excel/Word 2013 format only. • T&S will be paid based on receipted actuals and in compliance with MoD Policy, no other expenses are permitted. • Suppliers must use the Authorities Purchase to Payment Tool called CP&F or be prepared to sign up to the tool. Skills & Experience Demonstrate extensive experience and evidence of SMEs in the Mobility field (30%) Demonstrate in depth recent, understanding and experience of project delivery in MoD environment to include planning, scheduling and risk management. 25% Demonstrate significant experience of delivery within a project environment to include ; supplier management, commercial frameworks, business case production and financial management 20% Demonstrate an ability to keep pace with emerging mobile technologies 20% Nice to Haves APM PMQ (formerly APMP) or equivalent 5% No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria the proposed technical solutions 20% the proposed approach & methodology 10% how the approach or solution meets your business needs 15% how the approach or solution meets user needs 20% estimated timeframes for the work 10% how they’ve identified risks & dependencies & offered approaches to manage them 10% value for money 15% Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Take responsibility and ownership for their work Share knowledge and experience with other team members Adapt to the demands of a fast moving and complex environment. Have the ability to manage numerous tasks at once. Have the abilty to adapt to fast moving priorities Demonstrate the ability to work with clients/ users with low technical expertise Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range maximum budget £290k (ex vat)