AVALIE DIGITAL LTD
Procurement Support and Requirements Engineering
Expert procurement consultancy for complex IT, Cloud, AI, and Digital transformations. We provide end-to-end support: requirements gathering, drafting functional/non-functional specifications, and navigating the Procurement Act 2023 (including Section 16). Our service ensures Regulatory Safety, operational readiness, and optimal pricing through structured evaluation, mitigating risk and ensuring transparency.
Features
- Drafting of functional and non-functional requirements to prevent gold-plating.
- Capturing business and user requirements through structured workshops.
- Expert guidance on selecting compliant frameworks like G-Cloud and DOS.
- Section 16 market engagement to de-risk specifications before release.
- Independent technical scoring and consensus moderation for supplier bids.
- Developing Green Book-compliant business cases for technology investment.
- Ensuring knowledge transfer and operational stability during supplier transitions.
- Workshops and interviews to map "As-Is" authority pain points.
- Strategy for migrating away from entrenched legacy vendors.
- Reducing portfolio costs using TIME methodology and TOGAF modelling.
Benefits
- Full compliance with Procurement Act 2023, reducing challenge risk.
- Preventing technical "gold-plating" to ensure optimal, efficient pricing and value.
- Supporting the authority's Target Operating Model and corporate plan.
- Prioritising readiness for smooth "Day 1" transitions and minimal downtime.
- Standardised templates and practices to accelerate the procurement cycle.
- Specifications designed for long-term security, scalability, and cloud interoperability.
- Up-skilling internal commercial teams in requirements engineering best practices.
- Tenders structured to maximise local economic and SME impact.
- Structured bid evaluation processes ensuring fair treatment and mitigated risk.
- Independent, agnostic assessments free from external supplier influence.
Architecture roles
Business architect
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Data architect
| £850.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Enterprise architect
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Network architect
| £850.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Security architect
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Solution architect
| £850.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Technical architect
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Chief digital and data roles
Chief data officer
| £1,250.00 |
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Chief information security officer
| £1,250.00 |
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Chief technology officer
| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security roles
Cyber security audit and assurance
| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security governance and risk management
| £700.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security monitoring
| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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Cyber security incident response
| £700.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security vulnerability management
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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Cyber security digital forensics
| £700.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security testing
| £700.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Cyber security secure design
| £700.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Data roles
Analytics engineer
| £450.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Data analyst
| £450.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Data engineer
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Data ethicist
| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Data governance manager
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Data scientist
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Machine learning engineer
| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Performance analyst
| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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IT operations roles
Application operations engineer
| £700.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Business relationship manager
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Change and release manager
| £850.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Command and control centre manager
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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End user computing engineer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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IT service manager
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Incident manager
| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Infrastructure engineer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Infrastructure operations engineer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Problem manager
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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Service desk manager
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Service transition manager
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Product and delivery roles
Business analyst
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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Delivery manager
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Digital portfolio manager
| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Product manager
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Programme delivery manager
| £1,250.00 |
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Quality assurance testing (QAT) roles
Quality assurance testing (QAT) analyst
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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Test engineer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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Test manager
| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Software development roles
Development operations (DevOps) engineer
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Frontend developer
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Software developer
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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User-centred design roles
Accessibility specialist
| £550.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Content designer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Content strategist
| £850.00 |
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Graphic designer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Interaction designer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Service designer
| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,150.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Technical writer
| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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User researcher
| £450.00 |
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| £550.00 |
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| £700.00 |
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| £850.00 |
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| £975.00 |
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| £1,250.00 |
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Non-mandatory Standards and certifications
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ISO/IEC 27001 certification
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No
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ISO 28000:2022 certification
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No
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ISO 9001 certification
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No
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Quality management systems (QMS)
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Yes
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CSA STAR certification
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No
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PCI certification
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No
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Cyber essentials
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Yes
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Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number
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7958e0f8-1a4c-4565-86be-08703aec5124
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Cyber essentials plus
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No
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Cyber Essentials Alternative
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In relation to the services you do not have a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate which has been awarded by one of the government approved Cyber Essentials accreditation bodies but you are working towards gaining it, and will be in a position to confirm that you have been awarded a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate by one of the government approved accreditation bodies within 12 months of the date of award.
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Other security certifications
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No
Social value
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Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery
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Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.
Policy Outcome 1: Fair work: That offers fair wages and good working conditions. Help people get a job, stay in work, and progress in their careers, with good employment opportunities across the country. Notes: Where there is a large proportion of labour costs in the contract, commercial teams should consider MAC in Outcome 1 as a priority
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Employment contracts that reflect actual hours worked; steps taken to ensure employees understand their contracts and have the ability to review and adjust them if actual hours regularly exceed contracted hours
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Activities that support an environment where staff are educated about, and feel empowered to, address their physical wellbeing
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Payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce
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Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
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Volunteering opportunities for staff
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Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.
Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.
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Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
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Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
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Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.
Policy Outcome 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains: Support economic growth through enabling resilient businesses, opportunities for small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises
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Understanding of the types of businesses in the market and the level of participation by new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
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Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower: To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero
Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.
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Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
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Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain
Policy Outcome 6: Employment and training: For those who face barriers to employment
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Working conditions which promote an inclusive working environment and promote retention and progression
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Understanding of the issues affecting inequality in employment, skills and pay in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors. Measures to tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce
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Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain
Policy Outcome 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities: For the contract workforce, reducing barriers to entry for under-represented groups.
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Understanding of issues relating to entering the contract workforce
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Mission: Build an NHS fit for the future: That is there when people need it; with fewer lives lost to the biggest killers; in a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer.
Policy Outcome 8: Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing: In the supply chain and communities in the relevant area.
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Understanding of issues relating to health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, in the contract workforce
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Understanding barriers to access to health and social care services or employment opportunities e.g. digital inclusion
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