Web Services and Digital Products Project - Business Analyst Services

Description

Summary of the work In support of the Government and MOD digital transformation strategy, analysis of paper based forms. DBS require the following outputs and work break down: 80% analysis of HR forms in preparation for digitisation and identify opportunities for consolidation 20% Documentation of findings Specialist role Business analyst Expected Contract Length 40 working days with the option to add up to 20 additional days. Latest start date Monday 21 January 2019 Maximum Day Rate The Authority's assessment is that IR35 applies Who Speclialist Work With The supplier will be working with the Civilian HR Business Teams, an In-house Developer, User Researcher and Delivery Manager. What Specialists Work On This is part of the wider Government Digital Transformation strategy. The key objective of this being to replace outdated paper HR forms with a modern digital service. The role of the Business Analyst is to work with our business teams in reviewing the backlog of forms, confirming the continuous need for the form and content. The Analyst will be required to document the findings in readiness for digitalisation. This will improve customer experience through digitised service enabling a reduction in current administrative burden. Skills & Experience • Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in multi-disciplinary Agile teams • Provide evidence of (minimum of 2 years) having a proven ability to elicit, analyse and model business and operational requirements. • Provide evidence of (minimum of 2 years) having excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex delivery matters simply and clearly to non-technical colleagues. • Provide evidence of (minimum of 2 years) having excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, up to senior management level. Nice to Haves Provide evidence of delivery within a Government Department Work Location It is anticipated that the work will be undertaken in Bristol, at MOD DBS Abbey Wood North but there may be some travel to other MOD sites. Working Arrangments The Analyst will be expected to work a 5 day week alongside the Business Team. Security Clearance UKSV SC level required. Additional T&Cs DEFCONS 522 11/17 Payment and Recovery of Sums Due 658 10/17 Cyber https://www.aof.mod.uk/aofcontent/tactical/toolkit/index.htm No. of Specialists to Evaluate 6 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Work in a collaborative and transparent and transparent manner • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Can work with individuals with low technical expertise Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 10% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. Hi, will you consider sponsoring the candidate for SC clearance? or do you only wish to get candidate having existing SC clearance? Will there be a preference in the shortlisting process for candidates having existing SC clearance? All candidates should have SC Clearance that is valid for the period of the requirement. The shortlisted suppliers will be asked for the candidate’s details to check SC Clearance. 2. Could the buyer please explain how they have come to an inside IR35 ruling? Given the nature of DOS3 Specialists, this should not be the case? The requirement was categorised as External Support and we used the HMRC Employment Status Test (EST) tool. The results of this show the arrangement to be within the scope of the Intermediaries Legislation. 3. The requirement was categorised as External Support and we used the HMRC Employment Status Test (EST) tool. The results of this show the arrangement to be within the scope of the Intermediaries Legislation. The buyer will not be providing an estimated day rate; contractors have already provided a SFIA rate card and are reminded that the quote cannot exceed this. 4. Hi, is this role inside IR35 or outside IR35? The requirement was categorised as External Support and we used the HMRC Employment Status Test (EST) tool. The results of this show the arrangement to be within the scope of the Intermediaries Legislation. 5. Will you be providing a maximum budget? The buyer will not be providing an estimated day rate or maximum budget; contractors have already provided a SFIA rate card and are reminded that the quote cannot exceed this 6. Could you please confirm the location of the work? The work with be in South West England, we predict most or all the work will be carried out in Bristol but there may be travel to the Manchester area. 7. The work with be in South West England, we predict most or all the work will be carried out in Bristol but there may be travel to the Manchester area. Yes, the candidate should have SC Clearance that is valid for the period of the requirement. The shortlisted suppliers will be asked for the candidate’s details to check SC Clearance. 8. The link provided under the Additional Information section requires log-in details. Please contact sophie.stark104@mod.gov.uk re DEFCONs. I can now confirm the Cyber Assessment result was Not Applicable. 9. Who would the consultant be working with? The business human resources team with the Service Owner’s area. 10. When will we be contacting the shortlisted contractors? Due to Christmas and New Year holidays we are hoping to inform the shortlisted candidates by the end of week commencing 7th January 2019.