--- title: "Interim IT Systems Programme Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY" published: "2018-05-24" --- # Interim IT Systems Programme Manager Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f50e931-90a9-49c3-b459-e89aa821fa9f.json) ## Summary The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY has completed the tendering process for the position of Interim IT Systems Programme Manager. This procurement falls within the services industry category and was initiated with a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5 October 2017, while the contract period commenced on 18 October 2017 and continued until 29 March 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £66,000. The project is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to implement and manage IT systems strategically aligned with organisational goals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT systems management and programme delivery. Companies that possess strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, change management, and project budget oversight would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The focus on delivering agile and resilient IT services within a regulatory context highlights the demand for businesses that can adapt and respond to evolving public service needs effectively. ## Notice Key Responsibilities & Skills for the role: Reporting to the Fit for the Future (F3) Programme Director, as programme manager for the IT systems work-stream within the F3 programme, you will be accountable for delivering the intended programme business results within time and budget, scope and quality and tolerances. You will be responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of change through the lifecycle of the programme. You will be responsible for regular and effective communication with the programme sponsor, programme director, IT systems project managers, and other key stakeholders to report progress, resolve issues and mitigate risks where necessary. You will be an experienced Programme Manager and you will also have skills in negotiation and change management. You will be responsible for managing the IT systems work-stream to ensure that our IT projects deliver the future proof, agile, resilient services and systems that enable Ofwat to adapt to meet changing business demands and achieve its strategic goal of having the skills, experience, systems, processes and culture to support our strategy. The key responsibilities are: * Ensure that our new systems are properly implemented and embedded within the organisation. * Manage the Unified Communications project, to roll out new mobile phones and removal of current telephony infrastructure. * Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure delivery of the programme. * Communicate at all levels (Written and Verbal), focusing on ensuring that programme board members and senior managers understand the current and planned future status of all programme activities. * Create and maintain the IT workstream plan and other documentation in line with company standards. * Manage the key interdependencies within the workstream and those external to the programme. * Manage changes in direction, scope, costs and timing. * Ensure risks, issues and assumptions are managed and escalated to the right level. * Ensure benefits are tracked and realised, ensuring baseline information is captured. * Manage the budget for the IT systems work-stream and ensure that the projects within the IT systems work-stream are properly resourced. * Fully integrate into the programme team, working collaboratively to deliver the IT workstream and overall 13 programme benefits. * Ensure good engagement and communication with the organisation at all times - understanding their business cycle and taking this into account when asking for engagement. * Work at all times in line with our values and behaviours. Other responsibilities include: * Engagement with staff and stakeholders/preparing workshops and meetings and producing written materials and notes from them; * As part of the role you will also assist with the planning for the Technology and Infrastructure (T&I) arm of the Compliance, Assurance and Improvement (CAM) programme. For this work, you will report to the Head of T&I rather than the F3 Programme Director. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1884eaf8-f386-48d4-bee1-03ef284a2ea3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £66,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B5 4UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CERTES COMPUTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 24 May 2018 at 08:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1884eaf8-f386-48d4-bee1-03ef284a2ea3 - 12 Apr 2018 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1884eaf8-f386-48d4-bee1-03ef284a2ea3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1884eaf8-f386-48d4-bee1-03ef284a2ea3 24th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4824eb6-c5f9-4cc4-bf27-7e704c905d2c Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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