Digital Professional Services, Technical Expertise and Rapid Resource Deployment

Concepts

• project management
• ofgem
• technical expertise and rapid resource deployment
• data services
• consultancy services
• technical expertise
• digital professional services
• professional services
• digital services
• rapid resource deployment

Location

United Kingdom: UK

Description

Ofgem is seeking to establish a contract for Digital Professional Services, Technical Expertise and Rapid Resource Deployment, for ongoing and future projects which have yet to be defined.

Total Quantity or Scope

It is envisaged that Ofgem will appoint either a single provider or multiple providers (potentially up to 3), who are able to deploy highly skilled project teams or individuals to deliver against a defined set of requirements, within an agreed and signed ‘Statement of Work’ (SOW) along with clear delivery and payment milestones for individual programmes / projects / requirements. The nature of requirements will include, but not be limited to, consultancy and professional services, to research, test, design, build, release, iterate, support, project manage or retire digital services. As part of the requirement, Ofgem will be looking to deploy specialists for short, medium, and potentially longer-term assignments in areas such as: * User experience and design * Performance analysis and data * Security * Technical service delivery * Software development * Infrastructure * Support and operations * Testing and auditing * User research * Project Management * IT engineering, including technical leads and DevOps * Supplier and procurement management (Working with Ofgem’s Procurement and Digital Commercial Teams) * The tenderer may be expected to sub-contract outside resource where they are unable to directly deliver Ofgem's requirements due to technical speciality or within a reasonable timescale. Ofgem would expect all services within the contract to be delivered “off-payroll”, outside of IR35. Tenderers should expect to provide their own equipment, but may be required to use Ofgem equipment or a VPN solution in order to securely access and update sensitive documentation and content. Indicatively, one commercial option being explored would be to benchmark pricing using day-rate cards for individuals against day rates based on the above job roles using the following skills framework: * Follow * Assist * Apply * Enable * Ensure/Advise * Initiate/Influence * Set Strategy/Inspire Ofgem also require tenderers to propose innovative ideas and solutions to help resolve the in house permanent skills gaps. This will be a scored part of any future tender. The purpose of this PIN notice is to engage early with the supply market, to enable Ofgem to better define our requirements and approach the market with an appropriate tender specification which will enable Ofgem to achieve quality outcomes, value-for-money, and a partnership(s) with a supplier(s) who share common values and goals. Additional information: Please note, for all potential areas within this section, the scope/specification may be subject to change based on the market engagement.

CPV Codes

• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
• 72300000 - Data services
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
• 71354100 - Digital mapping services
• 72212730 - Security software development services
• 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry
• 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
• 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
• 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
• 72266000 - Software consultancy services
• 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Prior Information Notice is to invite tenderers to be part of the early supplier engagement for this procurement. Ofgem are seeking feedback on the models of delivery available from tenderers, and whether the entirety of the requirement would be best met by a single provider or through more than one discipline specific specialist providers (And how Ofgem would define these). Ofgem are asking for interested tenderers to review the high-level requirements and provide feedback on the questionnaire, included within this portal. Please see below for details on how to engage with Ofgem on this process. Thank you in advance for all interest and responses to this notice, Ofgem value and appreciate your engagement. For all areas within this Prior Information Notice, the scope / specification may be subject to change. The following engagement activities are currently envisaged: Questionnaire Interested tenderers are asked to complete and submit the attached questionnaire by midday on Tuesday 11th April 2023. Information collated will be used to understand the market overlap for requirements to assist in developing the contracting strategy. Any diversions, updates, or further ESE needs related to this PIN, will be communicated via My Tenders, or company contact details on My Tenders, therefore please ensure your company details are up-to date. Please submit completed questionnaires to procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228886. (MT Ref:228886)