Provision of App V Specialist - PS-20-125

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Summary of the work For the Windows10/Office Upgrade Project - Package and delivery via APP-v and SCCM of all required DVLA applications - Testing, defect management, project reporting for all applications - Documentation and build scripts to support all applications - Knowledge transfer/training to DVLA support staff to allow transition into support Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 2 Years Latest start date Monday 10 August 2020 Maximum Day Rate Max £750-day rate (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of any T&S) Early Market Engagement N/A Who Speclialist Work With Specialist will work directly with the Office 365/Windows 10 project team responsible for all elements of the new Windows 10/Office Desktop. What Specialists Work On Office365/Win10 project have a requirement for a skilled APP-V developer/engineer to deliver the Windows 10 and Office upgrade projects. DVLA has over 300 Applications that need re-platforming and testing to support a new Enterprise operating system and software landscape. The specialist will be required to develop and package all software that will be deployed onto the new Windows 10/Office desktop platform. The specialist will be responsible for APP-V Sequences, development, documentation and testing services as well as SCCM deployment, configuration and bespoke application packages with ownership and development across all software layers. Skills & Experience • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with APP-V 5.x / 4.6 and SCCM 2012 • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with MSI packaging • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with build task sequences • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with Power Shell • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with Active Directory / Group Policy • Have demonstrable evidence and experience working with Windows 10 / Windows 7 Nice to Haves • Have demonstrable evidence and experience of Office 365 administration • Have demonstrable evidence and experience of Service Now • Have demonstrable evidence and experience of Windows Server • Have demonstrable evidence and experience of MSIX Work Location Work will primarily take place in DVLA offices in Swansea. In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak and in line with Government guidance, supplier resource allocated under this Call-Off Contract (once awarded) will initially work remotely. When ‘working from home’ restrictions are lifted the supplier resource will be required to work onsite at the DVLAs Swansea offices. However, further remote working may be permitted after restrictions are lifted with prior agreement from the business. Please note: Supplier resource will initially be required to attend the DVLA site in Swansea, in order to collect the necessary equipment to begin working remotely. Working Arrangments 5 days per week Statements of Work (SoW) will be issued to define the deliverables of each phase Security Clearance Due to the nature of the content and configuration to be worked on, SC clearance is a requirement. Additional T&Cs We currently see this role as sitting outside of IR35, as the candidates would not hold a fixed office position and will not have direct day-to-day direction or supervision. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria • Provide an example of supporting enablement of in-house subject matter expertise, engaging with staff and creating an environment of knowledge sharing. • Provide an example of communication and influencing skills. • Provide an example of being able to form effective relationships with people of all seniorities and job types. Assessment Method • Reference • Interview • Scenario or test • Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a current incumbent? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 2. Is there a current incumbent and would the organisation sponsor SC clearance? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. Due to the delivery timescale/criticality of this project DVLA require a specialist that can achieve SC clearance prior to expected start date. 3. Would you be looking to sponsor the right candidate, in terms of SC clearance? Due to the delivery timescale/criticality of this project DVLA require a specialist that can achieve SC clearance prior to expected start date. 4. Para 3 of HMG Personnel Security Controls – Version 4 – MAY 2018 – Cabinet Office states that "individuals should not be expected to hold an existing security clearance in order to apply for posts or contracts that require vetting, except in exceptional circumstances where such posts are short term and need to be filled urgently". Given this is a 2 year contract, is the Authority willing to sponsor SC clearance in accordance with Govt policy? Due to the delivery timescale/criticality of this project DVLA require a specialist that can achieve SC clearance prior to expected start date. 5. Would you sponsor for SC clearance for specialist with no current SC? Due to the delivery timescale/criticality of this project DVLA require a specialist that can achieve SC clearance prior to expected start date. 6. Could you confirm the SFIA level for the role please? Evaluation will be made against the criteria in the advert 7. Is there an incumbent in place for this role please? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 8. Hi, can you tell me if there is an incumbent in play? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 9. It looks like this is the same role that came in June 2019 and awarded. We take that you have an incumbent in place? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 10. Hello, is there a current incumbent in this role? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 11. Is there an incumbent ? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier. 12. Is there an incumbent for this role? DVLA can confirm that there is a current incumbent supplier.