Network 21 Signs Cabinet Office Pygmalion Framework Agreement
Network 21 is pleased to announce that it has been accepted onto the Cabinet Office’s Pygmalion Framework Agreement. After a comprehensive procurement process involving a 2 stage assessment process with the Cabinet Office’s E-Delivery Team, Network 21 has now agreed the framework agreement along with the final approved list of suppliers, all of which now form a Specialist IT Suppliers catalogue.
The Network 21 Pygmalion Framework
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The purpose of Pygmalion is to establish a core specialist supplier’s catalogue, with which a number of government departments can use to call upon whenever they require specialist skills and resources for projects. These projects are expected to be up to the value of £250k and the framework agreement will last for a four year period.
Network 21 initially responded in July on the basis of a Consortium approach. Primed by Clicks and Links Ltd, the consortium possesses the talents and experience of leading public sector consultancies, independent consultants and specialist agencies, which has allowed Network 21 to respond to all of Lot 1’s Strategic Consultancy requirements. Many of the consortium members have previously been involved in some of the highest level transformational government projects over the past few years and this experience has helped ensure that Network 21’s proposition to the Cabinet Office was compelling and ultimately successful.
Vin Sumner, MD of Clicks and Links Ltd stated “Our involvement in the Pygmalion Framework Agreement''' is an excellent opportunity for Network 21 to demonstrate how SMEs can collaborate with one another to participate on large scale government-led ICT projects. It provides us with an excellent footing for the consortium and as a result we now look forward to working on some leading public sector projects.
Details on the Pygmalion project can be found at http://www.cio.gov.uk/edt/pygmalion080313.asp.
Further Notes
Clicks and Links, formed in 2000, is specialist public sector consultancy and solutions provider, with a particular focus on providing innovative services and solutions which range across the digital inclusion and transformational government agenda where they apply the latest technologies and thinking to both local and central government. Clicks and Links has become an established public sector consultancy illustrated with the company recently being awarded Government Gateway Alliance Partner Status. See www.clicksandlinks.com.
Network 21 Pygmalion Consortium comprises Clicks and Links Ltd , Foveo Consulting, Group Partners, ICE Ltd, LOC Consulting, Public Sector Forums, TMG IT Consultancy, Gaia Technologies PLC, Maana Ltd, Fifth Column, Graham Oakes Ltd, Hildebrand, Manchester Digital Development Agency, Imerja, Lewin Alley, Helen Goulden and Kevin Lyons.
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Powerfully combining our collective knowledge and experience. Network 21 is an organisation dedicated to providing innovative IT solutions and consultancy services. |
We operate as a virtual network' of IT professionals and SMEs, working together to identify and undertake projects of all types and sizes.
We combine our collective knowledge and experience, enabling us to offer a truly unique service.
Network 21 comprises a number of highly specialised consultancies and independent consultants, all with a public sector focus. Network 21 is made up of a number of IT consultancies and solution providers who are all UK based. Primed by Clicks and Links, our collective aim is to provide a one-stop-shop for delivering total client solutions in the areas of consultancy and technology.
Network 21 and Consultancy
Network 21 offers a range of consultancy services such as Strategic Consultancy, Change Management, Business Analysis and many more. Network 21 matches our client requirements to our members capabilities, carefully selecting the most suitable consultants to undertake any assignment, all of which is managed by Network 21. We analyse our clients’ needs precisely from the onset and we believe this allows us to build a long term partnership with all those who use our services. We offer substantial and long term experience of working with a range of clients from many sectors. In particular, many of our members operate in the public sector, where we have and are currently delivering a number of projects in support of the transformational government agenda.
Network 21 and Technology
Network 21 designs, delivers and integrates the most advanced,''' innovative and functional technology into our clients’ organisations. We are proficient in Microsoft based technologies and Open Source software and can offer o ur clients a range of solutions. Our support systems are also well placed to ensure business continuity for our clients and our technologies will help to ensure that organisational and strategic objectives are fully met.
More About The Consortium
Clicks and Links
Clicks and Links is a company that transforms businesses in the public sector through innovative and leading edge technology. They have an extensive track record of delivering successful web solutions and consultancy services to the public sector and communities, as well as managing the essential consultation processes involved.
Clicks and Links are responsible for managing Network 21. To find out more, please email info@network-21.co.uk.
Group Partners
Group Partners are a London based consultancy dedicated to helping decision makers in organisations to think through, understand and visualise their Strategies. Through the work in partnership with those here they also assist in helping clients implement their strategies. Group Partners has worked for many central and local government agencies, see '''[[References]]''' and '''[[Clients]].'''
- Visualisation, Narrative Consulting and Simplification of Complexity
- Srategy Development
- Transformation and Change'''
Email: John Caswell or visit www.grouppartners.net
Fifth Column
Fifth Column are a niche strategic Technology Consultancy. The focus is on transforming the delivery of public services and they specialise in support to senior public sector decision makers ranging from Central Government (No.10 Senior Political Advisers, No.11 Senior Political Advisers, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government).
Hildebrand
Hildebrand is a well-established business founded in 1986 as a creative agency. They have a reputation for innovation, quality and reliability and in recent years they have grown considerably adding to these virtues new strengths. Their core areas of business include New technology development, Service creation and delivery, Marketing and creative services and Hosting and technical operations.
TMG IT Consultancy
TMG IT Consultancy is an independent management and IT consultancy based in Manchester. They focus on providing consultancy services relating to issues that arise within the disciplines of information systems, information technology, information management or process management including issues that arise in an organisation as a result of any form of organisational change.
MAANA Ltd
MAANA Ltd. is an independent consultancy specialising in services to both the Public Sector, and
to vendors who wish to undertake work in the Public Sector. They have extensive experience of
Central Civil Government, the Criminal Justice System, Local Government, and the NHS; and of both
ICT and Business Process Outsourcing Companies.
They act as advisers and reviewers for both public sector organisations and for vendors.
Their key consulting capabilities are in:
- Strategy, organisational development and change management
- Improvement of business systems, especially through the better application of financial, commercial, and contractual disciplines to service delivery
- Development and management of complex multi-stakeholder and strategic programmes
- Establishment and sustaining of public-private partnerships
- Sourcing strategy, procurement and negotiation support, and supplier selection
- Contract management - with a special emphasis on conflict resolution, re-establishment and, where needed, renegotiation of existing contracts
- Independent reviews and audits, including Gateway Reviews and Healthchecks.
ICE Ltd
ICE are a creative design house which offers the following services:
- Marketing
- Design
- Advertising
- PR
- Events
- Multimedia solutions
LOC
LOC focuses on project and programme recovery, project management, business process re-engineering and technical architecture. Skills range from the initial shaping of ideas into delivery projects, organising delivery and effective supplier partnerships, through to managing successful implementation. LOC works across the private and public sectors, with separate practices for Government Organisations, Communications & New Media, Finance & Banking.
Foveo Consultants Ltd
Foveo are specialists in the Technology and Business arena with a wide array of related skills and experience. They deliver solutions to enhance organisations and possess experience in the following:
- Experience of Marketing, Managing, Designing and Developing award winning products and strategies across vertical markets.
- Experience of providing end to end solutions and In-depth Consultancy
- Experience of forming Business partnerships and integrating solutions
- Experience of Analysing Business Intelligence
Graham Oakes Ltd
Graham Oakes Ltd helps people untangle complex technology, relationships, processes and governance. We work with clients such as the Council of Europe, Cisco Systems, Dover Harbour Board, EUMETSAT, the Open University, Oxfam, and Sony Computer Entertainment to define customer and information management strategies, and hence to define and develop systems which deliver those strategies.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Business and technology strategy
- Project and programme assurance and review
- Facilitation and mentoring
- Requirements analysis and systems specification
- Technology and application evaluation and procurement
- Content and document management
- Customer relationship management
- Education and learning platforms / VLEs
Graham Oakes Ltd was a medalist in the British Computer Society's IT Consultancy of the Year awards for 2007. Our principal, Dr Graham Oakes, is currently writing a book on ''Project Reviews, Assurance and Governance'' for Gower Publishing.
Imerja
Kevin Lyons
Kevin Lyons is a people-sensitive Project/Programme manager with a keen understanding of the wider issues of organisational change. Kevin has a proven and substantial record of delivery in both the private and public sectors.
Kevin can offer the following services:
- Project/Programme Management
- Change Management
- Transition Management
Lewin Alley
Lewin Alley is an experienced Programme and Project Manager, Interim Manager and Review Consultant with Financial Services and e-Government Experience. His experience covers:
- 15+ years Structured Project Management and Quality Methods – Registered MSP and Prince2 Practitioner
- eGov: Government Connect, Identity Management
- Supplier and Client Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- e-Commerce and Web-server Based Applications
Helen Goulden
Helen is a forward thinking individual and has extensive experience and knowledge of Digital Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Green IT, social technology and digital engagement/inclusion issues.