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Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 update
techUK Event
14 October 2019 1<br>
techUK Event
14 October 2019 1<br>
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Agenda Introductions
Objectives
Overview & Background
How do customers buy?
QAT 2 provisional timetable
What is a DPS?
The DPS Contract
Services & scope (with Home Office)
Questions? 2<br>
Objectives
Overview & Background
How do customers buy?
QAT 2 provisional timetable
What is a DPS?
The DPS Contract
Services & scope (with Home Office)
Questions? 2<br>
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We help organisations across the entire public sector save time and money on
buying their everyday goods and services… Introducing Crown Commercial Service 3<br>
buying their everyday goods and services… Introducing Crown Commercial Service 3<br>
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Commercial expertise
Supporting frontline services
Significant savings
Customer focused
Bulk buying power Introducing Crown Commercial Service 4<br>
Supporting frontline services
Significant savings
Customer focused
Bulk buying power Introducing Crown Commercial Service 4<br>
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Objectives 5 To build on the success of RM3810, the public sector requires support from private sector business partners
The aim is to provide value for money, with increased scalability and responsiveness to offer industry best practice and provide innovative solutions across a diverse range of business needs
These services will sit alongside in-house capabilities which will continue to be developed to allow for a mixed economy
Home Office QAT will retain the strategic management direction for the DPS, in terms of requirements and standards
Buyers across the public sector will commission and manage their own services<br>
The aim is to provide value for money, with increased scalability and responsiveness to offer industry best practice and provide innovative solutions across a diverse range of business needs
These services will sit alongside in-house capabilities which will continue to be developed to allow for a mixed economy
Home Office QAT will retain the strategic management direction for the DPS, in terms of requirements and standards
Buyers across the public sector will commission and manage their own services<br>
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Quality Assurance and Testing Background 6 QAT is needed for the successful implementation of new or improved digital systems and services that are suitable for public launch
Offers services such as testing environments, specialists, automation
Developed with the Home Office who use the existing agreement for their internal, shared, managed QAT service<br>
Offers services such as testing environments, specialists, automation
Developed with the Home Office who use the existing agreement for their internal, shared, managed QAT service<br>
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Why Quality Assurance and Testing? Flexible route, new suppliers can apply to join at any time
Increased scope/scale of service offerings covering all aspects of Quality Assurance & Testing
A dynamic filtering system, giving customers flexibility based on requirements
The filter system ensures the right suppliers are notified about opportunities relevant to their service offering 7<br>
Increased scope/scale of service offerings covering all aspects of Quality Assurance & Testing
A dynamic filtering system, giving customers flexibility based on requirements
The filter system ensures the right suppliers are notified about opportunities relevant to their service offering 7<br>
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Why Quality Assurance and Testing? Required specialist skill and price can be assessed based on individual customer requirements
The competition process can be tailored and scaled to match the customers requirements.
The services benefit from further competition, enabling buyers to get the best value for money 8<br>
The competition process can be tailored and scaled to match the customers requirements.
The services benefit from further competition, enabling buyers to get the best value for money 8<br>
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How do customers buy? 9 Customer uses matrix/filter to shortlist suppliers Publish call for competition Capable DPS suppliers respond Customer evaluates supplier responses Award to the chosen supplier Customers will run a mini-competition or mini-tender<br>
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OJEU release 29 October
Open for applications 31 October
Clarification period 01 November to 01 December
Tenders close 02 December
Customers can access DPS 02 December
DPS Go-live 02 December QAT 2 Provisional Timetable 10<br>
Open for applications 31 October
Clarification period 01 November to 01 December
Tenders close 02 December
Customers can access DPS 02 December
DPS Go-live 02 December QAT 2 Provisional Timetable 10<br>
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What is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)? 11 It is an electronic procurement procedure used to develop contracts for goods and services commonly available on the market. Requirements are divided into filters for goods and services.
Pre-qualification stage of the procurement process – SELECTION STAGE.
The DPS should be set up using the restricted procedure and some other conditions as set out in Regulations 28 (Restricted Procedure) and 34 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015).<br>
Pre-qualification stage of the procurement process – SELECTION STAGE.
The DPS should be set up using the restricted procedure and some other conditions as set out in Regulations 28 (Restricted Procedure) and 34 (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015).<br>
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How does a DPS work? 12 Bidders should read the ‘Bid Pack’ before commencing the DPS
Bidders register for Supplier Registration Service (SRS) Platform
Complete the online DPS specific Selection Questionnaire (SQ)
The SQ is divided in to 2 parts (SQ) & (DPSQ)
SQ – Standard selection questions (Mand/ Discretionary)
Appointed – if they meet all the selection criteria
Assessing – if they fail any of the selection criteria OR of the strategy is to put all suppliers in to assessing to enable the DPS team to undertake further assessments.<br>
Bidders register for Supplier Registration Service (SRS) Platform
Complete the online DPS specific Selection Questionnaire (SQ)
The SQ is divided in to 2 parts (SQ) & (DPSQ)
SQ – Standard selection questions (Mand/ Discretionary)
Appointed – if they meet all the selection criteria
Assessing – if they fail any of the selection criteria OR of the strategy is to put all suppliers in to assessing to enable the DPS team to undertake further assessments.<br>
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Key benefits of a DPS? 13 Simpler, quicker process – accessible for both SMEs and other suppliers seeking opportunities to provide services to the public sector.
Automated, electronic process – streamlined electronic process.
Flexible – allowing Suppliers to join at any time
Choice - increased scope/scale of service offerings and access to buyers across 1,400 public sector organisations.
Filtering of supplier offering - ensures suppliers receive notifications of competitions that are relevant to their service offering.
Dynamic – Customer can create bespoke specifications, competitions and contracts.
Supports localism and Social Value - enabling appointed suppliers to bid for business either locally, regionally or nationally.
Efficiencies – reduces Customers costs and process cycle times.<br>
Automated, electronic process – streamlined electronic process.
Flexible – allowing Suppliers to join at any time
Choice - increased scope/scale of service offerings and access to buyers across 1,400 public sector organisations.
Filtering of supplier offering - ensures suppliers receive notifications of competitions that are relevant to their service offering.
Dynamic – Customer can create bespoke specifications, competitions and contracts.
Supports localism and Social Value - enabling appointed suppliers to bid for business either locally, regionally or nationally.
Efficiencies – reduces Customers costs and process cycle times.<br>
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The platform 14 The DPS electronic platform is hosted by NQC technology solutions via the GOV.UK Supplier Registration System (SRS)
The platform aligns with Contracts Finder enabling Suppliers to follow the ‘click once to apply’ process via Contracts Finder<br>
The platform aligns with Contracts Finder enabling Suppliers to follow the ‘click once to apply’ process via Contracts Finder<br>
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The documents (bid pack) 15 The document suite for a DPS is a hybrid of the Simplified Bid Pack, consisting of the following documents:
DPS Agreement
Contract Terms
DPS Needs
Customer Needs
Attachments – e.g. Financial Assessment Template, PDF of the online Selection Questionnaire<br>
DPS Agreement
Contract Terms
DPS Needs
Customer Needs
Attachments – e.g. Financial Assessment Template, PDF of the online Selection Questionnaire<br>
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The DPS Contract 16 DPS Appointment form
DPS Core Terms
DPS Schedules
Order schedules
Joint schedules<br>
DPS Core Terms
DPS Schedules
Order schedules
Joint schedules<br>
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The DPS Contract 17 How the contract works
The Supplier is eligible for the award of Order Contracts during the DPS Contract Period
Each order contract is between a Supplier and Buyer<br>
The Supplier is eligible for the award of Order Contracts during the DPS Contract Period
Each order contract is between a Supplier and Buyer<br>
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Insurance Requirements 18 Cyber Essentials Scheme Certificate (or equivalent)<br>
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Home Office perspective 19<br>
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Home Office Perspective 20 The Home Office is just one buyer from the framework, albeit a major one. This framework will be our default commercial route for commissioning QAT services
We welcome variety and competition within our sourcing strategy, inclusive of SMEs and larger players – based fairly on the merits of each tender and the value offered
Home Office QAT are respected across government and will share and provide services to other departments when appropriate. On occasion, we will also support other departments in using the framework.<br>
We welcome variety and competition within our sourcing strategy, inclusive of SMEs and larger players – based fairly on the merits of each tender and the value offered
Home Office QAT are respected across government and will share and provide services to other departments when appropriate. On occasion, we will also support other departments in using the framework.<br>
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Home Office QAT: What we do 21 QAT is part of Home Office Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) and provides impartial Quality Assurance and Testing services across the Department
QAT operate across the full delivery lifecycle, supporting a variety of contemporary digital delivery methods including DevOps leading to continuous release techniques and large-scale, complex integration
The Home Office, and potentially other buyers, will maintain in-house capabilities which will continue to be developed to allow for a mixed economy. Suppliers will provide flexible services to meet the fast-moving business demand<br>
QAT operate across the full delivery lifecycle, supporting a variety of contemporary digital delivery methods including DevOps leading to continuous release techniques and large-scale, complex integration
The Home Office, and potentially other buyers, will maintain in-house capabilities which will continue to be developed to allow for a mixed economy. Suppliers will provide flexible services to meet the fast-moving business demand<br>
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Home Office QAT: Who we deliver for 22 QAT services are provided to a range of projects and programmes across the Home Office Group and wider government, including;
Home Office - UK Visas and Immigration
Home Office - Border Force
Home Office - HM Passport Office
Home Office - Office for Security & Counter Terrorism and agencies
Home Office – Crime, Police and Fire Group
Home Office – Corporate Services
Home Office – DDaT Enterprise Services
Ministry of Justice
Cabinet Office
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs<br>
Home Office - UK Visas and Immigration
Home Office - Border Force
Home Office - HM Passport Office
Home Office - Office for Security & Counter Terrorism and agencies
Home Office – Crime, Police and Fire Group
Home Office – Corporate Services
Home Office – DDaT Enterprise Services
Ministry of Justice
Cabinet Office
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs<br>
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What are the required services? 23 This DPS will enable customers across the Public Sector to buy a range of testing services.
The service definitions and requirements for the DPS are based on the Home Office’s requirements as the expected largest consumer of services.
These services will be required to support product-centric development using modern DevOps, continuous integration and agile delivery methods which require sophisticated automation and tooling capabilities.
The full range of QAT activities for build, service and UI testing are in scope, including relevant aspects of integration, performance, accessibility, security and operational acceptance.
There is no guaranteed spend through this DPS, with the total value being dependent on business demand from Buyers and the success and effectiveness of the service provision. Current estimates are that services for Home Office QAT will be required up to a value of circa £30m/year initially<br>
The service definitions and requirements for the DPS are based on the Home Office’s requirements as the expected largest consumer of services.
These services will be required to support product-centric development using modern DevOps, continuous integration and agile delivery methods which require sophisticated automation and tooling capabilities.
The full range of QAT activities for build, service and UI testing are in scope, including relevant aspects of integration, performance, accessibility, security and operational acceptance.
There is no guaranteed spend through this DPS, with the total value being dependent on business demand from Buyers and the success and effectiveness of the service provision. Current estimates are that services for Home Office QAT will be required up to a value of circa £30m/year initially<br>
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The services in scope (1) 24<br>
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The services in scope (2) 25<br>
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Home Office QAT: FAQs 26 Services are generally delivered onsite, co-located with the dev and delivery teams (currently no opportunity for off-shore or near-shore working)
HO DDaT currently has 3 main delivery hubs Croydon, Manchester and Sheffield
Security clearance (SC level) is the minimum required for all personnel deployed
Pipeline demand is relatively well controlled but will be fluid – flexibility required
There is no mandate to use the DPS exclusively but it will be the default for QAT<br>
HO DDaT currently has 3 main delivery hubs Croydon, Manchester and Sheffield
Security clearance (SC level) is the minimum required for all personnel deployed
Pipeline demand is relatively well controlled but will be fluid – flexibility required
There is no mandate to use the DPS exclusively but it will be the default for QAT<br>
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Any questions? 27<br>
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cloud_digital@crowncommercial.gov.uk
0345 410 2222
www.crowncommercial.gov.uk
@gov_procurement
Crown Commercial Service Keep in touch<br>
0345 410 2222
www.crowncommercial.gov.uk
@gov_procurement
Crown Commercial Service Keep in touch<br>
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Thank you 29<br>