--- title: "Invitation to Expression of Interest for SOFM architecture review and improvement project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY" published: "2018-05-24" --- # Invitation to Expression of Interest for SOFM architecture review and improvement project Buyer: LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596a93ef-b307-4b73-96e9-c3027a470280.json) ## Summary The Low Carbon Contracts Company is currently planning an Invitation to Expression of Interest for the SOFM architecture review and improvement project, titled "Invitation to Expression of Interest for SOFM architecture review and improvement project." This project falls under the Information technology strategic planning services industry and is based in London, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date for expressions of interest set for 18 June 2018. As this process is at the planning stage, interested parties are encouraged to inquire and engage early. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with capabilities in software development, integration consultancy, and systems review. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this project, as the organisation welcomes expressions of interest from firms looking to enhance user experience and reduce risks in software usability. Businesses with experience in database-driven solutions and data validation will be especially advantageous in securing this contract. ## Notice Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) intends to invite tenders shortly for the delivery of a project described below (ref: CRN2018-012) and invites you to express your interest if you are interested in bidding for this requirement. Background SOFM was originally specified by Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and developed in 2015. A number of enhancements have been made since which have improved the functionality, including several enhancements to the transparency tool. The solution provided consisted of a Monte-Carlo model written in C#, with interfaces to numerous Excel spreadsheets, and an API to EnAppSys (a data provider). In addition, a tool was created to process files received from settlement via a two-stage process: the first stage took the raw files and created SOFM-friendly versions which contain only require data, and the second stage reads those files for process which require the use of settlement data. Finally, SOFM also reads MT940 bank balance files. The main SOFM run is typically run with 10000 Monte-Carlo simulations. In addition, SOFM includes the transparency tool, which is a capability to generate a micro-site using data outputs from SOFM. It is written in a mixture of C# and HTML. Scope of the work: The main purpose of the project is to improve the user experience of using the Supplier Obligation Forecasting Model (SOFM) and reduce the risk associated with the high number of Excel spreadsheets and interfaces, without adversely impacting the maintenance and support arrangements for the core functionality. The scope includes the SOFM (originally developed by Lane Clark and Peacock- LCP), as well as the interface with the LCCC's Data Warehouse (DWH) and specific SOFM utility tools created to assist with the preparation of input data files. The focus of this work is on non functional requirements, since the existing functional specification of core SOFM and Nostradamus is not expected to change materially. The user interface shall be designed around the team's workflow, based on a workflow calendar. The solution will be database-driven, and all data inputs shall be contained within the database. All automatic data feeds shall be subject to appropriate data validation and automated alerts should be sent when data falls outside expected ranges or where it is not available within expected timescales. Next step If you are interested in providing the SOFM architecture review work as explained above, please email Andrew Miller: andrew.miller@lowcarboncontracts.uk on or before 18 June 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77603055-72f4-435c-bd90-c9edf69e7844 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4Y 8JX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Castle Baynard | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 24 May 2018 at 11:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77603055-72f4-435c-bd90-c9edf69e7844 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77603055-72f4-435c-bd90-c9edf69e7844 24th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e1ad251-3110-479f-a8fd-643801955849 invitation to expression of interest ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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