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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: CRITICAL FRIEND NEW STYLE OF IT(DEPLOYED) -SHORT DEADLINE
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, Defence Digital, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: The business analyst will act as a Critical Friend for the New Style of IT (Deployed) programme, providing independent scrutiny of programme performance; constructive challenge of delivery plans and strategies; technical advice and guidance to the leadership team; and mentoring support to the SRO.
5. CPV Code(s): 72000000, 72200000, 72220000, 72263000
6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK15
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location No specific location, for example they can work remotely
Address where the work will take place The individual will work remotely during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
In future, attendance at UK StratCom HQ, Northwood and SDO, Corsham is likely to be required for Programme Boards and other events (these will be scheduled with at least four weeks advance notice).
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: CCT968
9. Estimated value of requirement: Maximum day rate £1250
10. Closing date for applications 9.12.2020 (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 Friday 4 December 2020 at 11:59pm GMT
Specialist role Business analyst
Latest start date Monday 1 February 2021
Expected contract length Contract expiry date of 10 January 2023
About the work
Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with The Critical Friend will work closely with the SRO, engage with Programme Board members and join briefings with senior stakeholders including the Chief Information Officer.
The role will necessitate regular engagement with the Programme Director, based in UKStratCom HQ, Northwood and the Deployed Platform Services Delivery Team, based in Service Delivery and Operations, Corsham.
What the specialist will work on Provide independent scrutiny of programme performance.
Provide constructive challenge of delivery plans and strategies.
Provide technical advice and guidance to the leadership team.
Provide mentoring support to the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO).
Be a member of the Quarterly Programme Board.
Be invited to attend the monthly Programme Executives and Capability Integration Working Groups.
Working arrangements The Critical Friend will be required to attend all quarterly Programme Boards (initially remotely) and on ad-hoc basis as required (with appropriate notification) Programme Executives; Capability Integration Working Groups; Demonstrations; and testing exercises.
It is envisaged that this will equate to two days per month/24 days per year.
Security clearance SC clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting due to the projects the individual is required to work with.
Additional terms and conditions An Intermediary Regulations 35 Assessment has been carried out using the HRMC Check Employment Status For Tax (CEST). This requirement falls inside.
A DCCP risk assessment has been carried out and this requirement is low risk ref RAR-ZKYT2596.
Skills and experience
Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.
Essential skills and experience
Experience delivering major capital IT projects. 30%
Deep knowledge of technology-based services and operations. 30%
Experience operating at Board-level in Government. 30%
Track record of constructive challenge. 10%
Nice-to-have skills and experience
Financial acumen: ability to interrogate financial management strategies, spending plans and cost models. 5%
Commercial acumen: ability to advise on delivery models, procurement strategies and supplier engagement. 5%
How suppliers will be evaluated
All suppliers will be asked to provide a work history.
How many specialists to evaluate 3
Cultural fit criteria
Work with a collaborative ‘one team’ mentality across the programme enterprise.
Constructively challenge delivery plans and strategies.
Provide honest and objective scrutiny of programme performance.
Be prepared to act as a disruptor, injecting energy into challenging the status quo and thinking differently.
Demonstrate integrity, discretion, and an appreciation of good governance and public propriety.
Draw on experience, professional credibility and authority to challenge the leadership team.
Additional assessment methods
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
70%
Cultural fit
10%
Price
20%
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