Ministry of Defence - Defence Digital MOD Corsham

CCT954 - Military Messaging Solution Architect

8 Incomplete applications

8 SME, 0 large

9 SME, 2 large

Specialist role: Technical Architect
Summary of the work: Development of solution architecture of system Service Roadmap
Service Description document
Logical Service Design Document
Review of OEM offerings to provide solution, and assure said designs as fit for purpose
Latest start date: Monday 15 March 2021
Expected contract length: 6 months - Contract end date: 15 Sept 2021, extension option 2/3 months
Location: South West England
Organisation the work is for: Ministry of Defence - Defence Digital MOD Corsham
Maximum day rate

Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with: Primarily the Military Messaging Team, incl PM, RM, TM, etc. Existing HGM team. Potentially external OEMs as it oertains to CQs around bid solutions.
What the specialist will work on: Solutions Architecture and Assurance of solutions prompted by external OEMs design of a Military Messaging Solution

Address where the work will take place: Defence Digital, Building 405, Spur C2, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR
Working arrangements: Flexible, WFH available where required (subject to laptop availability). Several segments will be at Secret and Above Secret and thus on site working will be required. C19 restrictions exempted if required. General business hours.
Security clearance: DV must be in place prior to starting work. Candidate must be UK Sole National.

Additional terms and conditions: T&S will be paid based on receipted actuals and in compliance with MoD Policy, no other expenses are permitted.

Suppliers must use the Authorities Purchase to Payment Tool called CP&F or be prepared to sign up to the tool.

The role is outside IR35.

The Cyber Risk Profile has been identified as Moderate reference RAR-E4WP43ZE.

More detail will be provided at the tender stage, for suppliers that pass the shortlisting stage.

Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.

Essential skills and experience: Must have previous experience of System interfaces - 20%

Must have previous experience of working with Messaging Systems, protocols and standards - 20%

Proven organisational skills - 10%

Strong analytical skills - 5%

Excellent communication skills - 5%

Must have previous experience of Global Interactivity/Boundary Protection - 10%

Must have knowledge of the MOD Approvals Processes - 15%

Must have previous experience of technical documents - RMAD, ITT, SOR - 15%
Nice-to-have skills and experience

All suppliers will be asked to provide a work history.

How many specialists to evaluate

Cultural fit criteria

Additional assessment methods

Interview

Evaluation weighting

Technical competence

45%

Cultural fit

15%

Price

40%

1. Is there a current incumbent?: This is a new post so there is no current incumbent
2. Is there a current incumbent?: See response to question 1
3. Will this sit outside of IR35?: IR35 does not apply to this requirement.
4. What is the maximum day rate for this requirement?: The maximum day rate is £1000
5. Is there a current incumbent?: See response to question 1.
6. What budget do you have set aside for this role?: The Auhtority has a financially approved budget for this role
7. Is there a current incumbent?: See response to question 1
8. Is there a current incumbent: See response to question 1