Purpose

The Bus Franchising Programme requires specialist delivery leadership across two critical areas: (1) On-Bus Digital Systems delivery and (2) Day 1 Operational Solution definition through Business Service Review activity.
The role will provide coordination and leadership across technical delivery, system integration, data readiness, and service mobilisation, as well as lead structured maturity assessments across people, process, technology and data to support Day 1 and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) decisions.
This decision is required to ensure the programme has sufficient leadership capacity and technical expertise to coordinate complex delivery activities, support procurement and supplier assurance, and prepare the programme for operational readiness and transition to live services.
Cost: The value of this 6-month contract will be £72,050 (inclusive of Consultancy+ fees)

Decision

It is approved to appoint a supplier (Consultancy +) to provide an On-Bus Digital Systems and Day 1 Operational Solutions Lead.

The appointed resource will:

• Lead DTS delivery activity for On-Bus Digital Systems, including integrations, technical assurance, testing and service readiness
• Coordinate Business Service Review and maturity assessments to support Day 1 and MVP definition
• Produce delivery plans, technical documentation, governance packs, and decision materials as part of the DTS team and for the Target Operating Model
• Manage programme risks, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination across the DTS workstream in collaboration with the wider Bus Franchising Workstream

Alternative options considered

• Full time permanent position
• Fixed term position
• Specialist consultancy support