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Defra Government Major Project Portfolio data, September 2017 (csv)
Updated 4 July 2018
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| Project Name | DEFRA UNITY PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| Department | DEFRA |
| IPA Delivery Confidence Assessment (A Delivery Confidence Assessment of the project at a fixed point in time, using a five-point scale, Red – Amber/Red – Amber – Amber/Green – Green; definitions in the MPA Annual Report) | Amber |
| Description / Aims | The Defra UnITy Programme has been established to exploit the opportunity presented from the expiry of its two largest ICT contracts. The programme will run until 10/2018 to develop a delivery mechanism leveraging good outcomes in a multi vendor environment. Since aspects of implementation and transition will still be ongoing at that stage, Defra will consider whether to extend programme with a smaller defined scope or to manage via BAU teams. |
| Departmental commentary on actions planned or taken on the IPA RAG rating. | The improved Amber rating reflects the increased level of confidence in the Programme's delivery, whilst taking into account the complexities and level of activity that remains in a challenging environment. |
| Project - Start Date (Latest approved start date) | 01/11/2014 |
| Project - End Date (Latest approved end date) | 31/10/2018 |
| Departmental narrative on schedule, including any deviation from planned schedule (if necessary) | The high level plan for UNITY continues to make significant progress towards the replacement of services in line with current incumbent contract end dates, and takes into consideration wider Departmental intitiatives such as EU Exit. |
| 2017/18 TOTAL Baseline £m (including Non-Government costs) | £197.60 |
| 2017/18 TOTAL Forecast £m (including Non-Government costs) | £162.60 |
| 2017/2018 Variance %age | -18% |
| Whole Life Cost TOTAL Baseline £m (including Non-Government costs) | £1,048.40 |
| Departmental narrative on budget/forecast variance for 2017/18 (if variance is more than 5%) | Variance primarily as a result of discounts realised from negotiated incumbent savings. |
| Departmental Narrative on Budgeted Whole Life Costs | The programme remains on track to better the original savings forecast. |
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