DEECON CONSULTING LIMITED

Procurement and Commercial Strategy

Our service helps you define and deliver your commercial and procurement strategy, aligning it to your operating model, services and supply chain. This ensures continued value for end-users through the development and execution of an agile commercial strategy. Procurement function is also enabled across source-to-contract and purchase-to-pay.

Features

• Conduct supply chain assessment and strategic sourcing activities
• Negotiate with suppliers and recommend procurement routes accordingly
• Provide advice on CCS Frameworks, Digital Marketplace, and Government Contracts
• Provide support for resolution of commercial issues effectively
• Strengthen compliance with the Technology Code of Practice (TCoP)
• Design procurement strategy including model options and process structure
• Design contract features for practical operational delivery
• Understand market commercials for IT and integrated connectivity
• Conduct soft market testing, pre-tender market analysis, and assessment
• Implement innovative commercial approaches to expedite deals within legislation

Benefits

• Implement effective and efficient procurement solutions to mitigate commercial risks
• Foster productive and effective client-supplier relationships
• Provide expert support for compliance with procurement legislation
• Bring highly experienced insights into global supply chain dynamics
• Evaluate procurement organisation maturity for digital solutions effectively
• Provide practical guidance on leveraging technology to transform procurement
• Deliver flexible, scalable, and tailored procurement solutions
• Conduct preferred commercial approach adaptability to different circumstances
• Make informed procurement decisions based on learned experience

£450 to £1,500 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

673370936158460

Contact

Darren Gillard
020 3793 2393
opportunities@deeconconsulting.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Deecon Consulting have vast experience in Cloud procurement and take considerable effort to ensure that the planning service we offer accounts for the individual requirements of your business. Our experience allows us to extensively plan the programme or project and we use a collaborative approach with our clients at this initial phase, ensuring flexible planning solutions. ; ; Our planning service considers the most effective timelines, alongside risk mitigation plans, to ensure smooth delivery.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: A key part of Deecon Consulting’s service delivery is ensuring knowledge transfer through comprehensive training. We ensure that our clients are trained effectively in cloud technology and business systems to allow for seamless handover from the delivery of our services to BAU. ; ; Training comprises of tailored training workshops to specific user groups, along with written user guides which our clients are able to use as a database.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: As project management specialists, Deecon Consulting can use our prior experience to ensure successful set up and migration services to prepare you the future. With experience across cloud transformation and change management implementation we can ensure successful set up and migration, taking account of the individual requirements of your business. Working with you, we will assess your current setup and availability to data before determining desired outcomes and implementation methods.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: Deecon Consulting offer a rigorous quality assurance and performance testing service to ensure effective cloud migration and service delivery for our clients. We operate in an iterative manner, allowing for feedback loops and continuous improvement. ; ; Our services include detailed performance testing, alongside working with different user groups to identify areas required for improvement which we then implement in an on-going process. ; ; Our quality assurance is actioned at multiple stages allowing for issues and risks to be mitigated. This takes place both before projects going ‘live’ and afterwards to ensure continuous improvement.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: N/A

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: N/A

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Deecon Consulting is committed to environmental excellence and operating in a sustainable manner at every level of the business. This includes meeting or exceeding all environmental regulatory requirements, namely Net Zero emissions by 2050. We have an Environmental Management policy aligned to ISO 14001 and comply with regulatory standards through SECR. Deecon has submitted a Carbon Reduction Plan against PPN 06/21 requirements for the past two years, and have realised a reduction of 31% over the last two years reported. We engage with our supply chain to share our insights and best practice to help them track their own emissions and provide training on how to properly conduct carbon footprint assessments. We are currently also exploring the idea of purchasing carbon credits through the UK Land Carbon Registry to offset carbon emitted throughout project lifecycles. Deecon also has environmental initiatives in place, managed by a ESG workstream: ; ; Utilising an Assessment Tool to evaluate the potential impact of initiatives and compliance to Scopes 1, 2, and 3 ; ; Primarily paperless company, utilising digital tools like MS356 as our predominant form of communication ; ; Focus on targeted communications with clients, promoting the use shared servers to avoid energy drains ; ; Committed to sustainability within the office, recycling waste, purchasing LED lightbulbs and encouraging the use of glassware to reduce single use plastics ; ; Decrease our carbon footprint through our limited use of cars, encouraging public transport and a hybrid means of working ; ; Encourage our supply chain to also adopt our hybrid working model and sustainable initiatives

  Covid-19 recovery

  Method Statement: Training Opportunities ; ; Deecon hold bi-monthly training sessions, publish bi-weekly blog posts, and attend seminars and webinars to address skill gaps and support Deecon employees to progress their career development. ; ; Deecon also publish our blog posts on our website, as a free resource, accessible to all. This allows those from disadvantaged backgrounds to developing their understanding of the sectors we work within and upskill. ; ; Our Process: ; ; Our training sessions take place bi-monthly. Our sessions are taught by our employees, and everyone is encouraged to deliver a training session, on either a sector or service specific topic. This is vital, as it allows our employees to develop their skillset through both learning and teaching. ; ; Our training sessions are recorded so that those who are unable to attend in person, or those who have learning difficulties, are able to watch the training session back with captions or slowed down. ; ; At the end of our training sessions, we hold a quiz, in order to track progress and identify areas where further support is required. ; ; Our Business Analyst’s receive additional training support through our mentorship programme to ensure that the gap between education and employment is sufficiently bridged. ; ; Our blog posts are published bi-monthly. Our blog posts are written by our employees and everyone from SMT to Business Analysts are encouraged to write a blog post, on either a sector or service specific topic.; ; Deecon employees are also encouraged to attend external conferences, webinars, and seminars on a broad range of topics. For example, our senior consultants recently attended a 5-day conference on Wellbeing and Mental Health. ; ; How we Monitor, Measure and Report on our Training Process: ; ; Our Learning & Development programme is audited by a 3rd party assessor, to ensure that it is accessible to everyone, including those with learning difficulties.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Method Statement: Fair and Equal Pay ; ; Deecon recognise the importance of creating opportunities for economic growth and supporting organisations to grow. For example, Deecon employees are paid a fair and equal wage, and receive structured pay increases throughout their tenure. ; ; Our Process: ; ; Employees are paid in excess of the London Living Wage. ; ; All staff are provided structured pay increases routed in their experience and performance throughout their tenure. This is due to a recognition that Deecon want to attract good candidates from all backgrounds, minimise staff turnover and improve productivity. ; ; Deecon also recognise the high cost of living in London, and the impact of inflation, and therefore ensure that our salary increases mirror inflation. ; ; Once our employees pass their probation, they are contracted on a permanent basis with annual Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) including 6 monthly touchpoints. ; ; Deecon have incorporated a bi-annually Performance and Development Review (PDR) Process into strategic business planning. Employees and management identify development needs and priorities, guaranteeing that personal and organisational requirements are met. ; ; How we Monitor, Measure and Report on our wage: ; ; Deecon monitor our wage by comparing ourselves to industry standard, and the London living wage, to ensure that we are paying competitively.

  Equal opportunity

  Method Statement: Fair and Transparent Recruitment Process ; ; Deecon are committed to maintaining a fair and transparent recruitment process, to ensure that we attract candidates from all backgrounds, and create opportunities for those who face barriers to employment. ; ; Our Process: ; ; Our fair and transparent recruitment process takes place on a quarterly basis. However, we do ensure that our recruitment email address is checked regularly to ensure those that are potentially applying outside of the recruitment cycle are considered. ; ; Our recruiters complete training on how to determine skills without bias, how to ask appropriate questions, how to ask sensitive questions and how to recognise unconscious bias. ; ; Our interview questions are audited by an external 3rd party to ensure that they are fair and do not exclude those from minority backgrounds. Our interviewers do not ask questions about physical disability, religious beliefs, sexuality, pregnancy, world views, age, or ethnicity. ; ; We provide a variety of alternative formats to submit applications, this includes via email, Monday.com, our website and by post for those who might not have. ; ; We also provide a variety of interview formats, these include telephone. pre-recorded video, Microsoft Teams, Skype calls, and in-person interviews. ; ; When selecting which applicants, we ensure that the process is objective, consistent and non-discriminatory. This is achieved by ensuring that the same staff are responsible for selection decisions. ; ; How we Monitor, Measure and Report on our Recruitment Process: ; ; Monday.com, a cloud-based platform, allows us to monitor, measure and report on our recruitment process. ; ; We update each stage of our recruitment process on Monday.com to ensure transparency and accountability. ; ; We upload feedback from each of our interviews to Monday.com, so that should the candidate request it, feedback can be provided. ; ; Our recruitment process is audited by a 3rd party assessor, to ensure that it is fair and transparent.

  Wellbeing

  Mental Health Awareness Training is key to Wellbeing and will take place across the contract duration. This training will enable Deecon employees to ascertain symptoms of poor mental health, accurately self-evaluate, and understand effect on workplace productivity. It will be conducted by staff members certified to carry out the appropriate training, and will cover: ; ; Identifying signs of mental health issues in both oneself and in colleagues ; ; Techniques for building resilience and coping with workplace pressures ; ; Encouraging open dialogue about mental health and reducing stigma ; ; Raising awareness about available mental health resources and support services ; ; Educating employees about the company's Employee Assistance Program ; ; Deecon will set-up fortnightly mental health touchpoints to cultivate an environment where colleagues can talk openly, creating a happier and healthier office culture. Deecon will report progress by capturing employee feedback and collating this into a reporting document. This will support the Employee Satisfaction survey, which will be distributed immediately following contract award, after 3 months, then at contract end. 3 month periods between each round of surveys allows sufficient time to effectively map changes in employee happiness following new initiatives.

Pricing

• Price: £450 to £1,500 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at opportunities@deeconconsulting.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.