How to engage with Equinox...

Delivery Modes are requested by submitting an InStep Demand or Task Order Form (TOF) to Equinox for either a Resource augmentation (Mode 1) or Specific Task (Modes 2-3).

Engagement

Engage with us as your partner, your Customer Account Manager (CAM) will support you in understanding your current and future needs, challenges, the PDP-S framework, strategy, mode of contracting and overall interface into Equinox.

Requirement

Initial view of the Delivery Modes to be discussed and selected.
Requirements to be drafted by the customer, and then registered, within InStep (MODNET) or via a Task Order Form (e-mail).
The above is submitted to the Equinox Task Management Team for processing.

Mode 1/1a

Mode 2/2a

Mode 3

Proposal

Defines the response from Equinox to the customer, with costs, and other information as required.
Allows a ‘Best Athlete’ selection and progression to purchase order and hence task start.

Delivery Modes

Mode 1

Used as a Resource augmentation solution to fill a vacant Civil Servant’s role as and when required.

Tasked individuals fulfil this role and embed fully into the Customer team until deployment concludes or a Civil Servant has been identified through recruitment, promotion, level transfer or other reason.

Mode 1a

Where an individual has been specifically nominated or requested by the Customer.

Tasked individuals fulfil this role and embed fully into the Customer team until deployment concludes, or a Civil Servant has been identified through recruitment, promotion, level transfer or other reason.

Mode 2

Used when a task requires a particular capability or expertise, such as project management, to deliver a specific output. Outputs produced will be defined deliverables, or services,

which are time bound against a defined schedule of works for a fixed price.

This mode passes the risk of delivery, cost and quality to Equinox.

Mode 2a

Similar to Mode 2, except the MOD is included in a ‘mini competition’ run within the Equinox Supply Chain.

Mode 3

Programme of Critical Outputs for large multi-output demands. A flexible level of support enabling a high level of service delivery and support towards the achievement of programmatic outputs for a fixed price.

Used when a complex set of multi-expertise related outputs is required to deliver a programme/ project with a flexible solution.

This mode offers delivery solutions in an uncertain and changing environment.

Mandatory Checklist

Function Role Profile

Conflict of Interest

Security Clearance

Mandatory Training

Task Authorisation Standards

Confirmations

Suitably qualified and experienced person checks complete

Letter of Placement

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Personnel Information

Privilege

Confidentiality Task additional standards

Task Lead Information