Data Sharing across HMG Review (Ref:101896)

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Why the Work is Being Done £60,000 for the initial contract. The contract maybe extended to include the additional elements outlined in Why the work is being done. Problem to Be Solved Government is soon to enter a comprehensive spending review, where this information will aid government funding of policy and operations projects that are data-enabled. To to this, we need to scope the current state: - social, economic, and environmental factors - legal changes - government finances - service users The contract may be extended further into 2020 to scope in options and recommendations: - the scale of the challenge and the art of the possible for political decisions - the investment needed - how to scale up new approaches to include the wider public sector Who Are the Users As a policymaker I need: - To take a whole-of-government approach to developing and delivering policy and public services, and measure the effect of government interventions / decision, using all available tools, including data held outside individual departments, - As a service user (resident, business…) I need: to know that the government and I can access just enough data held about me and my peers to maximise quality of life, business, and/or place - As an analyst I need: to have access to data at the right level to help policymakers make recommendation and monitor effect. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done The team designed and implemented the Digital Economy Act 2017. This includes new legal gateways for information sharing across government and public sector. We’ve received extensive assessment of the government’s use of data from the National Audit Office in June 2019. The team has been developing a cross-government fund for data projects with GDS and ONS in preparation for fiscal events; the upcoming Budget and the comprehensive spending review. The National Data Strategy called for evidence in June 2019 including on views on an objective to achieve alignment in government around data, with data shared and used cooperatively wherever appropriate. Existing Team Suppliers will collaborate with the DCMS Public Sector Policy Team and the National Data Strategy Team in the Data Policy Directorate. Our current team has policymaking and programme management capability. We also have strategy and ethics specialists, business analysts, economists, and legal advice available to bring to the project. The team will also engage across government and in particular with ONS and GDS. Current Phase Live Work Location DCMS, 100 Parliament Street, Westminster, London SW1A 2BQ. Supplier can work remotely but should be available to meet regularly with DCMS . Working Arrangments The team should include: strategists to scope and design options, economists to measure impact, data scientists or technical specialists to understand practical application and evaluate usefulness, and legal and ethics experts to test feasibility. Some project management is desirable. The supplier team will need to: - identify and assess the significant of existing barriers - legal,cultural and practical In further contract extensions, they could be asked to: - demonstrate the interventions needed by government to address them, the costs, benefits and risks of doing so. - develop investment cases in support of preferred options selected by the client Security Clearance Counter Terrorism Check/BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) Additional T&Cs Standard contract terms - DCMS may also seek to include specific clauses addressing intellectual property rights and confidentiality. Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience of developing whole-of-government strategies, especially for better use of data across government Demonstrable experience of measuring economic impact and balance of costs and benefits of government investments in technology Demonstrable experience of writing business cases for government departments to invest as a result of policy development Demonstrable experience giving legal advice or legislative recommendations to government around data sharing agreements Demonstrable experience of giving advice on ethical use of data across government Demonstrable experience of giving advice on opportunities and challenges regarding data protection in the context of technological advancements and emerging technology Demonstrable experience of showing flexibility in meeting client demands including providing individual/ teams at short notice. Demonstrable experience that your organisation promotes a collaborative culture and you can demonstrate where you have successfully worked as part of a multi supplier team. Demonstrable experience of working in partnerships with organisations to understand capability and capacity needs and ensure the right skills are delivered and effectively embedded. Demonstrable experience of identifying and assessing the significance of existing barriers around data sharing Demonstrable experience of effective knowledge transfer relevant to work undertaken Experience of demonstrating interventions needed by government to address barriers, along with the the costs, benefits and risks of doing so Demonstrable experience of the UK's data protection regime and legislative framework Experience of developing investment cases in support of preferred options selected by the client Nice to Haves Experience of delivery management Technical experience of working with government data sets Experience of working with multiple stakeholders No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 5 Proposal Criteria Proposed approach and methodology to conducting the work within a government context including working within the constraints of existing organisational services and technologies. Understanding of user needs and how the proposed approach or solution meets user needs. Experience working with secure data in government environments. Experience working with government stakeholders and with other suppliers on similar projects. Team structure and experience. Identification of key barriers and dependencies and approach to overcoming those barriers. Ability to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly evolving technical and other demands in a fluctuating environment. Case study from a similar project providing strategic advice to government. Estimated time frames for the work. Demonstration of Knowledge Management and how processes and procedures would be documented, and skills transferred to other staff/Civil Servants. Evidence of ability to provide high quality professionals. Value for money. Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team within our organisation and with other suppliers. Be open, honest and transparent in line with the Civil Service Code, taking a collaborative approach. Have a committed, proactive and ethical approach to work. Be flexible in adapting to meet changing priorities and business requirements. Demonstrating approach to knowledge transfer and civil service staff development throughout the duration of the project. Flexible working arrangements and knowledge sharing. Examples of previous experience of working with UK Government and with a range of different stakeholders. Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes. Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 15% Price 35% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet Budget range £60,000 for the initial contract. the contract maybe extended to include the additional elements outlined in why the work is being done.