DfT Report Generator for the new Rail Passenger Demand Forecasting System

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About adding context and requirements test Pre-market engagement DfT have commissioned independent model and code reviews of the current system, MOIRA2.2. The language and functionality were independently reviewed. Additionally, work has been pulled together on user lessons learnt, particularly for use in franchising. These studies are: • Source code review ITS Leeds - 2017 • Source code review for DfT - 2017 • MOIRA2.2 review - 2017 • Lessons learned by Systra on CrossCountry franchise - 2018 Passenger Demand Forecasting Council (PDFC) have commissioned BJSS to run a Discovery Phase. This Discovery project validates the existing MOIRA 1 & 2.2 systems (models, algorithms and technology platform). It then explores if the creation of a new system is required to address un-met or new needs. Having identified the users and understood their needs, it also identifies and scope potential options and solutions for further exploration in a follow up stage”. DfT hired a Business Analyst who built a catalogue with the Business Requirements of the new system. Work done so far Model users have developed a good understanding of how existing models work, and the use cases where an improvement of its functionality is crucial. The Discovery phase has identified who the users would be and the needs of those users, while the limitations of the existing system have been explored. The Core Algorithm of the new system has been built in C# and it is accompanied by its technical documentation. Which phase the project is in Not applicable Existing team Project Leader, Digital Architect, Rail Modelling Team, MOIRA 2.2 working group, IT Specialist. Address where the work will be done Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR. The suppliers will work from their offices. Meetings will be on Microsoft Teams Working arrangements The suppliers will work on the project until a working and tested version of the module with full documentation has been delivered. Regular updates will be given to DfT every couple of weeks. Provide more information about your security requirements: No security clearance needed Latest start date 2023-04-24 Enter the expected contract length: 1 year Are you prepared to show your budget details?: Yes Indicative maximum: 250000 Confirm if you require a contracted out service or supply of resource Contracted out service: the off-payroll rules do not apply Summary of work The Report Generator development will be a waterfall or hybrid development. The aim is to develop the Report Generator using the MOIRA 2 specifications combined with the updated requirements and the user expectations. It is expected that some innovation should be applied on the top of it. The current system will be available for comparison and testing. Where the supplied staff will work No specific location (for example they can work remotely) Why the work is being done The ambition is to own a tool that could be deployed and used widely to provide a common basis for rail demand modelling, forecasting and appraisal, providing wider opportunities to use, develop, support and maintain the product. The project includes the development of the Report Generator which will work with the Core Algorithm (already developed) based on the Business and Functional Requirements of Rail Industry. The business problem you need to solve • The Report Generator modules to be part of an integrated system that is yet to be built and it will replace the current MOIRA 2.2. The Core Algorithm module has been built. • Think about innovative ways to achieve modern and more user-friendly modules than the current MOIRA 2.2 system; • These modules should be built according to a list of Business Requirements; • The Report Generator functionality, outputs and usability should be improved through innovation to align with current business and user reporting requirements. • All the code to be written with regards to coding best practice with full annotation, full model documentation and quality report. • Need for a system that DfT owns with no reliance on proprietary code. First user type: DfT and Network Rail First user type: Bidders for franchise competitions First user type: Train operators Enter more details about this user type: As DfT and Network Rail, we need the new system to determine the value for money of rail infrastructure and rolling stock schemes, so that we decide whether to progress with the investment. Enter more details about this user type: As Bidders for rail franchise competitions need the system to show the effects their proposed timetables may have, so that DfT assess those bids. Enter more details about this user type: As Train operators we need the system to optimise the train timetable for their network, so that we decide which types of trains should be used for each service.