COVER SHEET
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EGB12700 Specialist Legal Services
The DfT wishes to procure temporary consultancy resource to lead the market research and
development of a DfT owned rail legal services contracting vehicle. The project is split into 3
phases and is expected to last a total of 1 year. We are looking to offer a three month
contract initially with possibility to extend up to a total one year (3months + 2 further optional
extensions of 6months and 3months).
Project Aims
The appointed commercial specialist will lead the market research and development of the
DfTRail Legal services framework. The project will consist of 3 phases. Phase 1 will consist
of a project feasibility study and include market consultation with legal firms and key
stakeholders for the development of a procurement strategy. The subsequent phases
following the initial contract period, phases 2 and 3, will consist of the full procurement
process for setting up the new rail legal services framework should the recommended
procurement strategy be approved by DfT Board members.
As a minimum, the appointed consultant firm will be expected to work with the client team
consisting of DfT’s Passenger Services Procurement Excellence team (PET), DfT Legal
Team, procurement specialists in Group Commercial services (GCS), Government Legal
Department (GLD) and Crown Commercial Services (CCS) as well as the market.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Formulate, lead and develop a legal services procurement strategy.
Lead market research and supplier engagement to understand market capability,
appetite for innovative solutions and barriers to engagement.
Engage internal stakeholders in identifying and/or exploiting procurement options,
whilst seeking to implement sustainable solutions to internal challenges on
engagement of rail specific legal advice.
Lead liaison with DfT and its agencies, CCS, GLS, DfT internal Legal Advisers on
cross-cutting procurement issues to inform strategic options and solutions.
Set out procurement strategic options, highlighting advantages, disadvantages and
formulating optimal recommendations to deliver savings and a sustainable supply of
Rail specific legal advice from the market to meet demand.
Develop high level process design for the recommended contracting vehicle.
Lead the procurement from inception through to implementation and award (pending
procurement strategy approval by DfT senior management).
We expect that the commercial specialist consultant will in Phase 1:
- develop the procurement strategy as a result of market and supplier engagement
combined with ongoing consultation with DfT stakeholders and the client team
- undertake initial work to prepare for the procurement competition
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Phase 2 and 3 (if the contract is extended):
- Lead and manage the procurement of the framework end to end including
transition to the new service.
Staff and Line Management Responsibilities:
- At this time there are no line management responsibilities. However, the
successful candidate will need to be able to work across virtual teams to delegate
and manage completion of elements of the activity. In the event the procurement
recommendation is approved at the completion of Phase 1, the team may be
expanded and the successful candidate will be expected to have previous
experience of line management including steering teams and virtual teams
through to successful delivery. Strong teamwork (across multiple stakeholders at
a range of grades and specialisms) will be key to enable delivery.
Experience
Essential:
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Proven experience of leading complex procurements (strategy development and
hands on delivery) which deliver savings and efficiencies in a commercially focused
organisation in private and/or public sector.
Experience of working in a fast paced environment and able to hit the ground
running, with minimal supervision.
Successful track record in analysing and mitigating commercial risks on large scale
complex projects.
Strong communication skills with demonstrable experience of influencing and
negotiation skills.
Knowledge and proven expertise in EU Procurement Legislation.
Previous experience of line management including steering teams and virtual teams
through to successful delivery.
Have a background in developing complex commercial strategies.
Must be highly self-motivated commercial professional with a strong work ethic and
interest in the Rail Industry.
Able to demonstrate previous experience of developing and delivering procurement
strategies for specific categories that have delivered savings and improved customer
services.
Proven experience of delivering innovative and strategically important procurements
in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
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Holds Prince 2.
Holds CIPS/MCIPS Qualification.
Legal industry knowledge or professional services category experience.
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Full name
Requirement applied for Specialist Legal Services
Requirement ID EGB12700
Notice period
Interview availability
Candidate’s intended
operating method (PAYE/
Limited Company/
Umbrella Company)
Candidate’s Required
Pay Rate
£
Maximum rate is £900 (target of £750)
Holiday dates
Date of Birth (first 2
digits) e.g. 01 JAN 2001
NI Number (Last 3
Characters) e.g.
AA 00 00 00A
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Suitability for the role
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Essential:
Proven experience of leading complex procurements (strategy development and hands on
delivery) which deliver savings and efficiencies in a commercially focused organisation in
private and/or public sector -
Experience of working in a fast paced environment and able to hit the ground running, with
minimal supervision -
Successful track record in analysing and mitigating commercial risks on large scale complex
projects -
Strong communication skills with demonstrable experience of influencing and negotiation
skills -
Knowledge and proven expertise in EU Procurement Legislation -
Previous experience of line management including steering teams and virtual teams through
to successful delivery -
Have a background in developing complex commercial strategies -
Must be highly self-motivated commercial professional with a strong work ethic and interest
in the Rail Industry -
Able to demonstrate previous experience of developing and delivering procurement
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strategies for specific categories that have delivered savings and improved customer
services -
Proven experience of delivering innovative and strategically important procurements in a
complex and fast-paced environment -
Desirable:
Holds Prince 2 -
Holds CIPS/MCIPS Qualification -
Legal industry knowledge or professional services category experience -
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