Data Cataloguing and Curation Capability

Tender description

Summary of the work This capability will be delivered for 3 organizational use cases in the form of a working solution to be extensible pan-Defence. To enable the rollout of the capability pan-Defence, a supporting Target Operating Model and required training (to the teams who are engaged in delivering the solution) must be delivered. Expected Contract Length 7 months Latest start date Thursday 29 September 2022 Budget Range £833k excluding the VAT (but including T&S of £33k excluding VAT). Why the Work is Being Done To realise the strategic outcomes as committed in the Defence Data Strategy and to achieve Digital Backbone ambitions as captured in the Defence Digital Strategy. Problem to Be Solved Defence will have a view on what data it holds, where it is stored, who owns it, what it means, where it came from, the associated metadata (such as policies and processes) and the quality of it across the data life cycle. This is called “Data Cataloguing and curation” capability. Project are looking for a supplier who can deliver this capability by using the Informatica technology platform (Axon, EDC & IDQ), reporting (Power BI) along with an operating model and trained personnel to fully exploit the data. Who Are the Users Once the solution is fully rolled out, the users will be from across the Defence organizations.  The Key user need is to have trusted data securely discoverable to everyone in a form of marketplace. Work Already Done Toolset is licensed and its functionalities have been socialized with some key stakeholders in Defence. Existing Team It is a mix team of crown servants and interim. Current Phase Not started Skills & Experience • Share example where you installed, configured, integrated Informatica – Axon, EDC, IDQ (on prem & cloud) in large complex organization with varied types of source systems & networks: 35% • Share example where you delivered an approved high level architecture, detailed design documentations for a ‘federated’ setup of the toolset in large complex organization with varied types of systems/networks: 30% • Share example where you delivered operating model to support the toolset adoption and upskilled a core group to use/maintain/exploit the toolset in large complex organization: 25% • Note: The examples should be recent (within last 3 years) & succinctly define context, problem statement, timescale, solution delivered and challenges encountered during the process Nice to Haves • Confirm if you have a minimum of gold partner status with Informatica: 5% • Experience working with large public sector organizations delivering data management/governance capabilities: 5% Work Location The main work location will be MOD Main Building Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB but there will be need to work from different MOD locations occasionally. There is also the opportunity for home working. Working Arrangments It will be blended working environment in terms of location. It is expected that the supplier will be in MOD offices few days a week to meet key stakeholders, drive the requirements, run workshops to deliver solution design, installation/configuration and operating model work.  T&S to be limited to a maximum of £33k (excluding VAT). Security Clearance Suppliers will be expected to hold a valid SC clearance at Contract Award. Additional T&Cs Work must be done from within UK. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • Share example where you installed, configured,integrated Informatica – Axon, EDC, IDQ (on prem & cloud) in large complex organization with varied types of source systems & networks • Share example where you delivered an approved high level architecture, detailed design documentations for a ‘federated’ setup of the toolset in large complex organization with varied types of systems/networks • Share example where you delivered operating model to support the toolset adoption and upskilled a core group to use/maintain/exploit the toolset in large complex organization • The Approach and Methodology must align with MOD ways of working; the MOD uses APM & Prince 2 Methodologies. 5% • Team Structures must be declared within bids they do not have to be named resources 5% • Evidence your ability to mobilise your team quickly and to flex up and down to ensure outcomes are delivered effectively for this requirement. 10% Cultural Fit Criteria • Describe (with prior examples) how will you drive collaboration & co-development with teams from different organizations who are not in our direct chain of command – 30% • Describe how you would work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers – 20% • Give an example of a no-blame culture where you have encouraged people to learn from their mistakes – 10% • Illustrate how you have taken responsibility for your work – 10% • Give example(s) of how you went about delivering training to a core group (trainers) and upskilled client team members – 30% Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method • Work history • Reference • Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet.