CFFPSP Procurement Assurance and Review

Descriptions

The Office for National Statistics (the Contracting Authority) requires an independent assessment of the CFFPSP procurement documentation to provide confidence that the requirements have been articulated in a clear and consistent way and are sufficiently detailed for the market to be able to respond. Scope of Work In support in achieving the objective above Ernst & Young will: 1.Conduct an independent assessment of the current CFFPSP Procurement Pack (Specification Document and supporting Appendices) and provide a report including: a.An assessment of the completeness of the requirements b.An assessment of the appropriateness of the requirements e.g. i.are the requirements specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART)? ii.could bidders reasonably respond to the requirements? iii.are there any notable gaps? iv.are the requirements to a level of specificity that would allow the market to reasonably cost a solution? c.An assessment of the requirements in relation to the two main CFFPSP interfaces (Logistics and Support Services) d.High level remediation suggestions The following are out of scope •An assessment of procurement strategy and approach •A review of the wider Programme requirements •Detailed remediation actions plans, costings etc •A legal review of the Procurement Pack