Key information
Executive summary
This paper concerns the procurement of specialist business design resources from a single market provider to enable the programme to deliver critical organisational capabilities and associated benefits in accordance with its mandate. This is in line with existing approval PCD 268.
The programmes objectives will largely be delivered through the design and implementation of new operating models across Forensics, Specialist Investigations & Intelligence as well as Custody & Prosecutions. Additionally, the procurement and application of a new Met Integrated Policing Solution (MiPS) will transform the ICT estate by providing an enhanced information platform that supports the day to day business processes taking place across the entire spectrum of operational services. The success of all of the new target operating models will be determined by the MPS’s ability to successfully integrate MiPS to ensure that time for active policing is maximised and the quality of services improved.
Recommendation
That DMPC:
1. Notes that the recommended Option 3: Programmatic and integrated design approach through a single service provider, offers the most effective and efficient approach to completing the required design work.
2. Approves to fund the cost detailed in part 2 of this paper in line with existing approval PCD 268. This will fund the necessary specialist design resources as well as the cost of procuring those resources from Bloom Skills and Capability Neutral Vendor Route to Market.
3. Agrees to delegate award of the contract resulting from the further competition under the Bloom Skills and Capability Neutral Vendor Route to Market contract, to the Commercial Director, providing the value does not exceed the stipulated amount set out in part 2 of this paper.
Non-confidential facts and advice to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC)
1. Introduction and background
1.1. This is a complex and wide ranging programme which will deliver critical organisational capabilities. It consists of 24 projects which are at different stages of their lifecycle and span across several service areas. The success of the programme is highly dependent on managing the critical dependencies between the technology, business and people related changes both within and beyond the programme. The recommended approach will reduce design complexity and optimise identification and delivery of benefits.
2. Issues for consideration
2.1. Some portfolio level demand analysis work is now underway but the outputs from that work need to be developed into high level design solutions for each of the priority projects and will therefore require significant specialist design resources working in tandem with subject matter experts. The programme cannot contribute fully to the One Met Model Blueprint and deliver the cashable and operational benefits without first carrying out the design work required to generate the best options for the organisation to choose from.
2.2. Best practise has demonstrated success when the operating models have been developed in step with the changes and benefits any new IT application will provide. Those findings have influenced the approach outlined in this paper.
2.3. These resources will work alongside the Met design leads, supporting them in defining and implementing the approach to programme/project delivery as well as providing hands-on support to the production of the design documents and coaching the Met design teams.
3. Financial Comments
3.1. The funding position is set out Part 2.
4. Legal Comments
4.1 There are no significant legal implications that arise from these recommendations.
5. Equality Comments
5.1 There is no differential impact on diverse communities as a result of these proposals.
6. Background/supporting papers
Report
Signed decision document
PCD 269