Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ofgem
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Telephone
+44 2079017000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Professional Services, Technical Expertise and Rapid Resource Deployment
Reference number
2023-040
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note, for all potential areas within this section, the scope/specification may be subject to change based on the market engagement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 April 2023
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
15 June 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit