DDaT Commercial Lead
4 days ago
City of London
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience.\n\nThe roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. \n\nThe roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or Glasgow Office. \n\nThe role\n\nThe client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities.\n\nYou will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. \n\n Key Responsibilities \n\nCategory Strategy & Pipeline Development\n\nLead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities.\nBuild and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable.\nTranslate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations.Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23)\n\nLead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation.\nApply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant.Framework Management & Call Off Expertise\n\nProvide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks.\nLead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime.\nAdvise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots.Stakeholder Influence & Governance\n\nInfluence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk.\nEngage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls.\nPresent business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards.Commercial Leadership\n\nBuild capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance.Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration\n\nWork closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies.\nEnsure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads.\nEssential Skills & Experience\n * Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. \n * Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. \n * Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. \n * Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). \n * Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. \n * Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. \n * Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. \n * Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. \n * Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. \n\nPlease only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. \n\nPlease note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. \n\nThank you \n\nCharlotte \n\nEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.\n\nEden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). 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