User Interface Specialist

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Genomics England manages the 100,000 Genomes Project. The project ends next year and is transitioning into a service for routine genomic testing in the NHS, as well as supporting research on the data collected. The new focus provides several opportunities for new and improved user interfaces to support the effective use of our software by a wide range of clinicians, administrators, scientists and researchers. We are looking for a supplier to work on the design of user interfaces, which will range from straightforward to complex. The new interfaces will need to be delivered between April and October 2018. Problem to Be Solved Genomic data is large and complex and presents significant computing challenges. Our software provides world-leading automated analysis, data curation and genetic knowledge management, which is accessed primarily through APIs by workflow software. We now need to make more of this functionality available through browser-based interfaces and design and build new end-user services to support more standardised processes for managing genomic test requests and return of results. Projects include: - Test Request Service - Test Directory Service - Single sign on portal - Management information service - Research environment airlock - OpenCGA catalog - OpenCGA variant browser Who Are the Users Users of the interfaces will include: - Genomics England - NHS England - NHS Trusts - Suppliers - Researchers (academic and commercial) As noted elsewhere there will be a set of initial projects but other projects will follow. Some projects will need design skills as other partners will have the responsibility for development, while others will need the UIs to be developed and integrated. The genomics environment is challenging but very rewarding as Genomics England is working on leading edge technologies that have the potential to enable a new level of personalised healthcare. Priorities may change quickly. Early Market Engagement We have not carried out any early market engagement. Work Already Done Some of the projects described above already have user interfaces, which need improving. Others will need developing from scratch. Existing Team Some of this work has been done in-house to date by our bioinformatics team. Other elements have been carried out by a team at University Hospital Birmingham. The successful provider will need to work with both teams. Current Phase Beta Work Location While meetings will take place in London (Genomics England) and Birmingham (University Hospital Birmingham), the development work can be carried out by the supplier at its own location. Working Arrangments For each project we envisage a discrete team (which may include the same people) with a kick off meeting and weekly stand ups. There will be an overarching meeting with senior leadership on a monthly basis. Security Clearance Not required. Additional T&Cs Standard terms and conditions will apply. Skills & Experience Experience of engaging with end users to capture what works and what doesn't Ability to start work immediately Experience of providing public bodies with advice on user interfaces Experience of advising NHS bodies on user interfaces Evidence that the proposed team has worked together on similar assignments Experience of reviewing interfaces and making recommendations to clients Evidence of producing a design from a set of general requirements Experience of implementing user interfaces in a live system Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 5 Proposal Criteria Quality of the approach and methodology Quality and experience of proposed team Team structure Flexibility in dealing with changing requirements Description of risks and dependencies that apply to work of this nature Value for money based on day rates and willingness to fix fees once sufficient information is known Understanding of the requirements Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Be transparent and colloborative when making decisions Take responsibility for their work Share knowledge and experience with other team members Be comfortable challenging the status quo Be able to work with users, particularly clinicians, with low technical expertise Be capable of working to demainding time limits. Payment Approach Capped time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Work history Reference Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 10% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £300,000 - £1,500,000 we envisage the team being between 3 and 10 people.