PU-20-0120 - Energy Data Visibility Discovery

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Why the Work is Being Done Lack of visibility, leading to limited access and understanding of, data in the energy sector is a barrier to optimisation and innovation of services. This limits effective digitalisation of the sector, which is a key driver for the transition to an energy system that can achieve net zero ambitions. This work aims to understand specific user needs for how best to develop a solution that provides energy metadata visibility resulting in a positive user experience. Discovery should also take into consideration needs relating to users’ preferred methods for actual data sharing of the metadata described by the visibility service. Problem to Be Solved We do not know what an ideal energy data visibility solution best looks like. This is the fundamental problem to investigate before we make significant investment in new digital infrastructure. We want to understand, in coordination with energy data “users”, i.e. owners, custodians, processors, consumers, researchers, etc: · Current state of play of energy data availability and quality · User definitions and personas · User needs regarding access to metadata and data · Service options to meet user needs, including risk assessment and costs The end product should recommend a digital solution that makes metadata Searchable, Discoverable and Understandable, with cost estimates for delivery. Who Are the Users The work includes confirming the user landscape and needs. Some examples of existing users stories include: 1. As a data provider, I need to disseminate metadata automatically updating available metadata reflecting my service with minimum burden. 2. As a data user I need to discover metadata through searching specific information I already know and also through browsing metadata based on broad themes. 3. As a data user I need to request access to data that I have found through my metadata searches. 4. As a policy maker/regulator I need diagnostics about data requests and action being taken to resolve them. Early Market Engagement The challenge of improving visibility of energy data forms part of a wider effort by BEIS, Ofgem and Innovate UK to Modernise Energy Data. This work has been catalysed by the Energy Data Task Force report and recommendations. The Energy Data Taskforce observed in their report that the lack of data visibility is a blocker to the modernisation of energy data and hence to the digitisation agenda. They recommended a central data catalogue as a solution. Following the report, BEIS, Ofgem and Innovate UK validated this need, including further research with energy market stakeholders. Work Already Done The Energy Data Taskforce report has published its findings about the need for data visibility and the need for a visibility service here: https://es.catapult.org.uk/news/energy-data-taskforce-makes-five-key-recommendations/ BEIS, Ofgem and Innovate UK have conducted further research, including gathering industry use cases and data sharing needs, where such a service may support users. The data visibility catalogue is part of a wider programme of work by BEIS, Ofgem and Innovate UK to Modernise Energy Data. Updates on this work can be found on the data homepage of the Ofgem website: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/about-us/ofgem-data-and-cyber-security Existing Team The existing team is made up of a core group from ONS, BEIS and Ofgem. For context, BEIS, Ofgem and Innovate UK have formed a group called “Modernising Energy Data” (MED). The work of this group was catalysed by the Energy Data Taskforce report. ONS is leading the data visibility workstream for the MED programme of work. ONS has Project management and subject matter staff in place to support delivery of this Discovery. Other MED workstreams are underway in parallel and we expect coordination between workstreams. Current Phase Not started Work Location The provider will primarily work from their office, but will need to engage with users from across the UK, as well as co-work at points with ONS and/or BEIS/Ofgem. Working Arrangments We expect the partners to work in close partnership with ONS, with the oversight of the ONS Project Manager. ONS will also be in regular contact with BEIS/Ofgem and the partners should expect to engage with BEIS/Ofgem at points as well. A specific engagement plan is set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between BEIS and ONS. Security Clearance Baseline Personal Security (BPSS) Additional T&Cs N/A Skills & Experience Knowledge of the ONS and its services - 4% Knowledge of working in a cross-departmental government environment - 4% Knowledge of working across different levels of government and sectors - 4% Experience of delivering a discovery phase in line with GDS guidelines for a government department - 12% Proven experience conducting and documenting user research with a diverse mix of users, iterating project work accordingly - 12% Experience summarising user research findings, validating these and disseminating this to stakeholders - 8% Proven track record of iterative delivery using agile methodologies - 8% Experience devising user-centric digital services with wide ranging users - 8% Experience working with data (such as modelling and/or architecture) - 8% Experience working with metadata (such as standards and formats) - 8% Experience of data curation, such as matching and linking or management of slowly changing dimensions - 6% Experience of drawing up recommendations and options for alpha business cases for digital/data services - 6% Collaborating effectively as a workstream in a large-scale programme environment spanning institutions as well as government and private sector organisations - 6% Experience with open working and delivery of wider progress updates to wide ranging stakeholder communities and inviting effective feedback - 6% Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Technical solution - 10% Approach and methodology - 40% How the approach or solution meets user needs - 5% How the approach or solution meets your organisation's policy or goal - 5% Cultural Fit Criteria Can demonstrate the ability to learn fast in new sector environments and deliver a successful outcome - 4% Demonstrates collaborative working and constructive challenge to ensure the user needs are understood and met, and best value is achieved from the project - 3% Works to best engage the users and stakeholders to build relationships effectively - 3% Will work to develop an understanding of user pains, gains and job roles with an open minded approach - 4% Can demonstrate the ability and is open to share methods and evidence base to support conclusions - 3% Can demonstrate openness in their objectives for the project and issues they face or mistakes made - 3% Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Case study Work history Reference Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range n/a