Energy Label Generator

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done The EU provides an Energy Label Generator which some UK-only suppliers may lose access to after EU Exit on 29 March 2019. We would like to understand the potential user needs and their current energy labelling online journeys/sources of information. Problem to Be Solved A UK Energy Label Generator will be required after EU Exit. The project has identified a preferred option; a Supplier is needed to conduct a Discovery per the GDS Service Manual to achieve outcomes, defined as: “How you know discovery is finished” at https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/agile-delivery/how-the-discovery-phase-works and specifically including user research described and with an example at: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research/user-research-in-discovery Further to this, the Supplier to provide the services: alpha, beta, live and retirement under the principles as defined in: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/agile-delivery and referenced from the heading: “Phases of an agile project” Who Are the Users The users of the UK Energy Label Generator would be UK businesses who place energy-using products on the UK market only. These are likely to be predominantly SMEs as some larger businesses and trade associations offer their own bespoke energy label generators. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Pre-‘Discovery’ activities have identified a preferred option. Existing processes in larger businesses have been identified and engagement with trade associations has helped us to begin refining user need and business need. Legislation is being drafted to ensure relevant EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations brought into domestic law and are enforceable in the UK after EU Exit. Existing Team The Supplier will be working closely with members of the Policy Team, which comprises a Project Manager, an Economist, a Senior Responsible Owner and Project Support. The team has support from Digital, Commercial and Project Delivery Specialists. Current Phase Discovery Work Location Workshops and meetings will take place onsite at BEIS’ offices (1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET) as and when appropriate. The rest of the work will be done at the Supplier’s own offices and, if appropriate, face-to-face with users at users’ locations Working Arrangments Agile principles. Supplier will use provide their own equipment. Time and Materials project based upon an agreed Initial Project Schedule as iteratively and formally updated prior to actual work. Security Clearance None Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Essential skills and experience include: Business process experience: Demonstrable knowledge and recent experience of business to business, web to print business processes that are logic based automated from user input. Experience in delivering evidence-based research to inform user-centric design, focus on user needs, end-to-end user journeys, motivations and goals. Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Essential skills and experience (as listed 1-4 ) 5. Recent and demonstrable experience of successfully managing and delivering web to print projects within tight timescales 6. Recent demonstrable experience delivering under agile principles. Cultural Fit Criteria 7. Work collaboratively with non-technical, business functions in a multi-disciplinary team Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range