DHSC: WIST: IT Technical Support

Description

Summary of work This procurement is required to ensure the successful delivery of the Department’s IT Technology strategy and required Business-as-Usual (BAU) outcomes The identified programmes of work are detailed in Tab 1 -Work Packages. As such, it is anticipated that this expertise, advice and capability be utilised under this procurement against the Outcomes set out in Tab 1. For stage 2 of the procurement the remaining suppliers will be required to break down their prices on a phased usage basis: - Information management expertise Project and Programme management controls Business Analysis Technical and architecture Design Testing UAT/System Digital Communication specialisms Service Design/Delivery/Transition Licensing Application Packaging Networks specialisms These would be delivered to achieve the Outcomes. They would be able to advise Civil Servants on best practice, as well as contributing to the creation of documented procedures. Where the supplied staff will work Yorkshire and the Humber Where the supplied staff will work London Where the supplied staff will work No specific location (for example they can work remotely) Why the work is being done To deliver on a roadmap of IT projects that will require specific outcomes, further information can be found within the specification document. The business problem This procurement is required for the successful delivery of the Department’s IT Technology strategy and required Business-as-Usual (BAU) outcomes, where currently the specialist skills are not employed within the organisation’s substantive structure, and as such an external IT specialist resource is needed. The people who will use the product or service User type: DHSC Internal users Definition: DHSC Internal users Work done so far Not Applicable Which phase the project is in Not applicable Existing team The supplier will be working with a variety of internal DHSC Operational teams within the Workforce, Information, Security and Technology Directorate. Address where the work will be done Not Applicable Working arrangements The supplier staff will keep DHSC hours in order to maximise knowledge transfer and integrate with team development processes. Security and vetting requirements Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Security and vetting requirements Security Check (SC) More information about the Security requirements: All must have BPSS as a minimum. Preference for contractors to already hold SC clearance, however we would be willing to sponsor the SC clearance process at the supplier's expense. Latest start date 10 June 2024 Expected contract length Contract length: 2 years 0 months 0 days Optional extension: 1 years 0 months 0 days Budget Indicative maximum: £2000000 Indicative minimum: The contract value is not specified by the buyer Further information: The successful bidder will be awarded a contract with a maximum value of £2 million to deliver the identified and future work packages. Contracted out service or supply of resource? Contracted out service: the off-payroll rules do not apply Terms and acronyms Term or acronym: DHSC Definition: The Department of Health and Social Care