Transmission Digital Services Framework

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        "description": "Through our use of data, we will deliver transformational benefits to our operations, investment decision making, and capital projects, with infrastructure built at pace and fit for the long-term future. This will be critically important as we rapidly scale our operations through the RIIO-T3 period and beyond. As a stakeholder led business, our customers and stakeholders will judge us on our values, ways of working and ethical conduct. Again, it is high quality, trusted data that will enable transparent and auditable reporting of our progress. Throughout the RIIO-T3 period we are committed to playing our part in the digitalisation of the energy sector and unlocking the value of our energy system data. To achieve this, we must continue with the significant investment in our data capabilities through the RIIO-T3 period.",
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        "description": "For the programme overall we will require Professional and Consultancy services with preferably Regulated Utility experience or equivalent to help support the delivery of the T3 programme but not limit to:\n1.\tGeneral Digital and Cyber advisory services for Strategy, OT, Architecture and CIO\n2.\tClient-Side Advisors for Portfolio and Programme delivery\n3.\tStrategy engagements under Digital and Cyber investments e.g. ERP Strategy\n4.\tSolution Integrity and Assurance on behalf of Head of Technology and CIO\n5.\tBusiness Integrator roles\n6.\tQA and Assurance on Programme Delivery, portfolio delivery and outcome delivery",
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