Applications closed- BAF® Request: London-665-Independent Assurance Partner

Applications closed- BAF Request: London-665-Independent Assurance PartnerJob DescriptionClientThis opportunity is for a project with a university in the UK. An ICG strategic partner has been approached to put together a team to bid for a project under a framework agreement it has in place with the Crown Commercial Service.The University has begun a Digital Futures Programme; three projects have been approved to move into the procurement phase in October 2019.These projects are:A new IT Operating ModelA new Procurement, Human Resources and Finance Platform also known as Digital CoreA new Digital Engagement and Student Recruitment PlatformRoleAmong the resources that have been identified to be used on these projects is an independent assurance partner. This resource will work closely with a specialist-sourcing partner and various internal University resources operating at all levels across the Digital Programme. The independent assurance partner will work across all three projects to ensure that they are governed and managed at an appropriate level in order to reduce programme risk.The University is keen to see evidence of the following in bidders during the tender stage:Assurance role akin to this one on a project of £20m+ over an extended time period of over 1 yearReferences from public sector clients for similar workAdvisory experience in public procurement (not necessarily IT), and public/private sector partnershipsExperience in advisory or oversight of digital enabled projects involving significant change in process and behaviour in a complex organisationOur partner may supply an overall client relationship manager if needed, and its public sector references will support the collaboration team and the successful ICG resource.Logistics, Location & RateLogistics: Candidates are required to meet their own travel and accommodation costs.It is expected that the resource required will provide, on average, 10 person days per month for an initial period of 24 months with a possible extension of a further 12 months.The successful practitioner must have the capacity to start the project by the end of February 2020.Location: The Midlands UKRates: Final amount to be negotiated with the client, however, depending on the level of experience and seniority. Rates will be commensurate with the role, but equal to or in excess of GBP1K per day.Close date: No later than Wednesday 31st December, 5pm GMT #J-18808-Ljbffr