The Acquisition Handbook

Acquisition Competence Framework (ACF)Acquisition Competence Framework (ACF)The ACF brings together in a single, comprehensive source, all the competences that support theAcquisition process as a whole. The ACF content comprises the new Behavioural Competencesand those Functional Competences relevant to Acquisition. In most cases they were existingfunctional skills, updated to support the new processes, although a small number are new e.g.Requirement Management and Acquisition Finance.The Framework identifies the range of skills for acquisition, and provides a compendium of competences,from which to select those competences relevant to individual posts in acquisition.Behavioural Competences support the selection processes for IPT Leader appointments as wellas entry onto the ALDS. The Framework provides a basis for the Training and Development programmessupporting the AS and anyone working in acquisition.The Behavioural Competences are used for assessing the development needs of the individualwhilst the Functional Competences are used for both the formal Performance Appraisal Reviewsystem and assessing development needs.The ACF is updated regularly and published electronically via the AMS.IPT Leader SelectionAll IPT posts are normally competed for and the recruitment and selection process is definedbelow:RecruitmentIn the normal course of events, the requirement for a replacement IPT Leader is identified by theincumbant’s Estimated Relief Date. Additionally, Line Managers, Personnel Managers andService Secretaries may identify the requirement for a replacement team leader from a change instatus of the project or a change in the career management situation of an Officer. However, in allcases the formal succession process will be initiated by the owning Civilian PersonalManagement Authority.SelectionThe process to be followed is defined by the type of competition. There are 3 types ofcompetition:a. Internal Competition — This is applicable to Civil Servants and Military personnel only andundertaken via the MOD internal advertising process.b. Limited Competition — This is applicable to Civil Servants, Military personnel andnominations from Industry made by the Defence Industries Council (DIC). For Civil Service andMilitary personnel a post is promulgated through the MOD internal advertising process, whilst,when appropriate, the DIC will advertise the post to all companies on its roll.39