Defence Online

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER – SHORT DEADLINE
2. Awarding Authority: Defence Equipment & Support, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: Working with the System Operating Authority you will interface on a daily basis with DE&S to assist the delivery of an exciting IT capability based on Evergreen and Agile principles.
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5. CPV Code(s): 72224000, 75112100, 72250000, 72261000, 72600000
6. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG1, UKG11
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: West Midlands
Address where the work will take place: Hereford
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Maximum day rate: £280 per day worked (8 Hour day)
The post will be based entirely at a single site with no travel anticipated.
10. Closing date for applications: 6.11.2018 (23:59).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit
12. Other information: Deadline for asking questions: Thursday 1 November 2018 at 11:59pm GMT
Specialist role: Delivery manager
Latest start date: Monday 19 November 2018
Expected contract length 32 weeks (up to 30 June 2019) with a 8 week optional extension (option currently unfunded).
Who the specialist will work with You will be a key member of the System Operating Authority, overseeing the integration of a bespoke network. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis.
What the specialist will work on Daily:
Provide Project Support Function as defined within PRINCE2.
Undertake schedule and risk management activities with all stakeholders.
Assist Project managers in production and maintenance of project plans.
Work with the System Operating Authority, System Design Authority and Project Stakeholders to ensure the support function operates in an efficient manner.
Provide Secretariat function at all Project Meetings as directed by the Project Delivery Lead.
Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and implement appropriate configuration management procedures for project documentation.
Full TORs upon award
Working arrangements 40 hrs (8hrs Mon – Fri)
Security clearance MOD DV required on day 1 of the appointment due to the sensitivity of the role.
Additional terms and conditions In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one working week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer.
The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by:
DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers
DEFCON 76(Edn 12/06)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites
DEFCON 501(Edn 11/17)-Definitions and Interpretations
DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due
DEFCON 658(Edn 10/17)-Cyber
DEFCON 659A(Edn 02/17)-Security Measures
DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements
DEFCON 703(Edn 08/13)-Intellectual Property Rights – Vesting in the Authority
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Essential skills and experience
MOD DV clearance required on day one of the appointment due to the sensitivity of the role.
A high degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, VISIO and Risk Management Tools such as Predict or @Risk.
Project planning ability using a recognised Project Methodology such as PRINCE2.
Experience of working on IT/IS projects / programmes.
Ability to analyse, consolidate and present information from various sources.
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Working Knowledge of ITIL V.3 and how it is applied.
Demonstrable understanding of Earned Value Management.
Demonstrable experience of effectively and accurately communicating relevant project information to all identified stakeholders.
CV must be available for review on the morning of 07/11/2018 upon request.
Nice-to-have skills and experience
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Knowledgeable of transition, upgrade, refresh projects in an Agile environment.
Risk Management qualification eg. MoR.
Project Management qualification i.e. MSP, PRINCE 2, APM.
How suppliers will be evaluated
How many specialists to evaluate: 3
Cultural fit criteria
Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers.
Transparent and collaborative when making decisions.
Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes.
Assessment methods
Work history
Interview
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
70%
Cultural fit
10%
Price
20%
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