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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: MILITARY MESSAGING (MM) SOLUTION ARCHITECT – SHORT DEADLINE
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence UKStratCom Defence Digital, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: Project Team (PT) lead during the design process, supporting system accreditation and delivery of MM into service.
Independently review architecture documents and lead on the development of documentation.
Identify boundary protection capabilities for MM and lead from the PT on integration.
Completion of ADP Stage 3 and 4 documentation.
5. CPV Code(s): 72000000, 72200000, 72212000
6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK15
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location South West England
Address where the work will take place MOD Corsham
Westwells Road
Corsham
SN13 9NR
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Maximum day rate £ 775 per day (Ex VAT),
A maximum of £ 9,800 limit of liability for T&S over the duration of the Contract.
T&S will be reimbursed in line with MOD Policy.
10. Closing date for applications 26.8.2022 (11:59 pm).
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 Tuesday 23 August 2022 at 11:59pm GMT
Specialist role Technical Architect
Off-payroll (IR35) determination Supply of resource: the off-payroll rules will apply to any workers engaged through a qualifying intermediary, such as their own limited company
Latest start date Monday 3 October 2022
Expected contract length 3rd October 2022 – 31st January 2024
About the work
Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with Civilian, Military and contractors within the MOD and wider Defence industry.
What the specialist will work on Working with the Project Team (PT) and the MM Contractor to develop and finalise the system design.
Liaise with the PT, MM Contractor and external stakeholders throughout the Delivery Phase (DP) until Initial Operating Capability (IOC) is achieved.
Report to the Project Lead on progress and report risks and issues appropriately.
Lead the identification of appropriate boundary protection products required for MM and liaise with the MM Contractor to ensure successful integration.
Act as the MM PT lead during design reviews and work with the MM Contractor to develop system design documentation to enable system accreditation.
Working arrangements Hybrid working with the Ministry of Defence in Corsham as a base location, with potential of a minimum of two days home working. Some travel to other MOD sites as required. Locations can be provided at a higher classification.
Security clearance DV Clearance required
Must be in place and valid for the duration of the contract. The Authority will not sponsor any clearance.
Additional information
Additional terms and conditions
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
Knowledge and understanding of formal messaging systems and messaging formats including ACP127 and DOI-103 – 25%
Experience of working on IT projects in the SECRET and TOP SECRET security domains, specifically in the demonstration and manufacture stages of the project lifecycle – 20%
Experience of producing, reviewing and liaising with Contractors to develop design documentation including high level and low level designs and system architecture documents – 20%
Knowledge of applicable standards and policies including but not limited to; JSP 604 and JSP 440 – 15%
Experience of boundary protection capabilities, specifically experience in identifying suitable products and knowledge of the requirements for integrating boundary protection capabilities within a wider system – 10%
Stakeholder management skills (internal and external), experience of identifying and managing stakeholders and briefing stakeholders accordingly on project progress – 5%
Provide your DCPP reference: RAR-753549993/Cyber Risk Profile High. Complete the SAQ using the SAQ Form, return to UKStratComDD-CyDR-DCPP@mod.gov.uk demonstrate completion evidence in tender response by providing the SAQ reference -5%
Nice-to-have skills and experience
How suppliers will be evaluated
All suppliers will be asked to provide a work history.
How many specialists to evaluate 6
Cultural fit criteria
Take responsibility for their work – 50%
Be comfortable standing up for their discipline – 50%
Additional assessment methods Interview
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
65%
Cultural fit
5%
Price
30%
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