Beacons Beta Phase

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Summary of the work To build, test, and iterate Beta phase (both private and then public), including undertaking ongoing user research and GDS beta assessments, data modelling, cleansing and migration, and a managed handover back to the internal team. Expected Contract Length 2 years Latest start date Saturday 4 January 2020 Budget Range Inception circa £15k inc VAT Initial MVP Beta Private circa £280k inc VAT Public Beta circa £500k inc VAT Why the Work is Being Done The UK Distress & Security Beacon Registry, part of the MCA, is the UK National Administration with responsibility for the registration of all UK encoded 406 MHz beacons. The current system is built on an older database that needs to be replaced, and the public-facing user journey needs to be updated in line with the GDS Service Standard. https://www.gov.uk/maritime-safety-weather-and-navigation/register-406-mhz-beacons For information about the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system and types of 406 MHz beacons: https://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/system-overview/cospas-sarsat-system and https://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/pro/18-frontpage-articles/603-what-is-a-cospas-sarsat-beacon Problem to Be Solved MCA are looking for a strategic partner to deliver an online registration service from private beta to public beta. MCA request suppliers to respond to a tender with a proposal to undertake both beta phases. Who Are the Users Users will be globally based individuals or companies that own single or multiple 406 MHz beacons. These can be individual vessel owners to large international shipping companies and commercial airlines, for example. They will need to register and manage their beacons for use in maritime, land, air, or multiple environments. Internal users will be Coastguard Operators investigating beacon activations for search and rescue purposes and Beacon Registry administrators who will need to interrogate and report on the data. Work Already Done Proof of concept has been developed as part of the Alpha stage and will be used for reference throughout the Beta Stage Existing Team The Project Team includes MCA staff: Senior Delivery Manager Senior Technical Architect Senior Lead Service Designer Product Owner To support with 1.Front-end development work and provide support and guidance to the project team. 2. Implement workflows, content management toolkits and MI to optimise the governance and performance of the new site" Current Phase Beta Skills & Experience • Detail how you delivered a similar beta service, prefably a registration service. • Detail a service where you contributed data modelling and simplified data structure. • Detail a service where you contributed data modelling and simplified data structure. • Detail a service where you contributed data modelling and simplified data structure. • Detail a service where you contributed data modelling and simplified data structure. • Detail a service where you contributed data modelling and simplified data structure. Nice to Haves • Evidence a good understanding of best practice information management to assist in the development of structured data • Experience of incorporating GDS guidelines and principles into client organisations or with less familiar service owners • Experience working in Agile environment using SCRUM or other Agile frameworks • Previous experience working with Public Sector clients in emergency services • Knowledge across the digital design sector applying research in new design technologies to the benefit of the team and service Work Location No specific region, eg they can work remotely Working Arrangments The Team should be available to work with the project team for the duration of Beta within office hours (09:00 - 17:30). The Team should be able to access the MCA Office 365 site to support the project team Development of the Beta Private site should be completed no later than 31 March 2021, followed by GDS assessment and then Beta Public phase Security Clearance Nice to have - SC Clearance, can arrange SC clearance for the term of the contract Additional T&Cs Standard Terms and Conditions will apply to this contract No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • Technical solution • Approach and methodology • How the approach or solution meets user needs • How the approach or solution meets your organisation’s policy or goal • Estimated timeframes for the work • How they’ve identified risks and dependencies and offered approaches to manage them • Team structure • Value for money Cultural Fit Criteria • Work transparently and collaboratively in a no-blame culture, encouraging all to fail fast and learn from mistakes • Demonstrate experience of supporting and coaching other team members Strong team working experience with the ability to think and problem solve independently • Engaging with team to create an environment for knowledge sharing • Evidence their confidence to challenge the status quo • Evidence of taking responsibility for their Work Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method • Case study • Work history Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet.