Background to the Project. The design and specification of lift systems for large buildings is a complex proc- ess. This complexity is demonstrated by the fact that many systems already adopted in high rise buildings are considered sub-optimal. Large modern buildings often incorporate shuttle lifts that take people to a sky lobby, from which local lifts take people on to their final destination and, to date, it has not been possible to model this whole system. In the late 1970’s the use of computer simulation to evaluate lifts systems was introduced by Xxxxxx and Xxx Xxxxxx (Xxxxxx and Xxx Xxxxxx, 1977). Around 1998 a PC-based simulation program was developed for general use by Xxxxxx (Pe- ters, 1998) This program, called ELEVATE, enabled users to model most types of build- ings with associated lift control systems and types of traffic. It could not look at multiple groups of lifts in operation in parallel nor did it account for designs in- volving sky lobbies, double deck lifts with new so-called “destination” hall call control or address the various other important parameters of design including building space taken, capital cost estimates or the generation of a 3-D Building In- formation Model of the proposed lift services. Currently the “state of the art” from the viewpoint of independent lift system simulation resources is the availability of either “PC-LSD”, a program developed by Xxxxxx or “Elevate” a program developed by Xxxxxx. The limited functionality of the current programs means that the designer must have considerable experience and tacit knowledge of how to address all the variables involved. The current systems are also not compatible with the planning require- ments of modern lifts which now increasingly incorporate destination hall-call con- trol systems where users “book” their calls even before they enter the lift lobby. Recent advances in software development have provided the opportunity to devel- op an Expert System based upon a Building Traffic Simulator. Such a system would allow consultant’s expertise in the form of rules that could be captured together with their in-depth knowledge of lift system design, to meet a wide range of needs. Moreover, around year 2000 it became feasible to start and portray lift systems visually to give clients and architects a more direct understanding of the likely per- formance of the lift services. Telling the developer that 11% 5-minute handling ca- pacity would represent “poor” lift service was nothing compared to seeing pe...
Background to the Project. As it is RAF strategic objective to “Transform and Capacitate its Operations” and “Be Customer Centric” RAF requires partnering with a reputable service provider to provide document scanners, installation, maintenance and support through a rental contract. The Service Provider must be able to provide the service in all the existing RAF Offices and new ones that will be opened as RAF intends to broaden their footprint.
1.1. The Successful provider must be able to:
Background to the Project. The current structure of the SCM Unit cannot implement the current DMP relative to a number of items to be actioned as the current head count does not match with the amount of work that needs to be done in terms of Tender Administration. The amount of work to be carried out on a daily basis far exceeds the current number of employees in the unit. The mandate of the SCM Unit includes, among other things, the following: • Demand Management ; • Procurement of goods and services; • Contract Management; and
Background to the Project. In many countries, formal links exist between the National Meteorological Service and a university or academic institution. It has been found that State and academic activities in meteorology complement each other, and that collaboration between State and univer- sity bodies yields substantial benefits for both. Links range from simple agreements for cooperation in training to the joint management of major research centres. Ireland is one of the very few countries in Europe without a Department of Meteorology in any of its universities. It is also exceptional in having no formal link between the National Meteorological Service and a university or academic institution. Progress in the development of the science of meteorology is hindered by the lack of facilities and by the very limited research activity in this country.
Background to the Project. RTIG has received and is managing a fund on behalf of the department for Transport (DfT) with the goal of increasing the provision of onboard audible and visible information for small operators of local bus services. The Grant is being provided by RTIG to the Recipient for this purpose.
Background to the Project. The British Council seeks to contribute to a better understanding, within our organisation and externally across our sector, of how to improve the quality of education in schools. Our work in research aims to contribute to this goal. After consultation with British Council’s colleagues in global and regional teams, we have identified gender and education as the broad area for this research. As our core work is to support the professional development of teachers, then the specific focus area of this research project is to explore teacher practice: how can teachers act as change agents to overcome the barriers in their contexts and improve girls’ education and gender equity in their schools? The Sustainable Development Goals go beyond demanding access to education and acknowledge the need for quality learning outcomes for students. These learning outcomes centre on both quality pedagogy as well as the future social and economic outcomes which result from effective schooling. This focus has informed the strategic approaches of all of the major international agencies: The Global Partnership for Education supports gender-responsive education sector plans to make teaching and learning more responsive to the needs of both girls and boys. The World Bank prioritises girls being educated to make decisions about their own lives; and contribute to their communities and their world. UNESCO has gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls as one of its priorities and is mainstreaming gender equality across all of its programmes to fulfil the 2030 agenda. The UK has renewed its commitment to girls’ education through its ‘12 years of Quality Education for Girls’ to help girls to succeed. In preparation for this project we have consulted globally with education regional leads on some current priorities in gender research and the priorities of our own Strategy 25.
Background to the Project. The RAF seeks the service of a leadership development/ consulting agency to implement a Coaching Programme for a period of four (4) to eight (8) months for eighteen (X18) to twenty (X20) General Managers (GM). GMs have already gone through a 360-degree assessment process based on the RAF Leadership Competency Framework. As an outcome of the 360-degree assessment there is a need for coaching services for all GMs in line with the relevant Coaching Methodology and Principles. It is required of GMs to effectively work together as a team, as well as individually. The Coaching will take the form of combined group and individual sessions.
Background to the Project. 1.1 Europeana Inside has sought to remove or reduce the barriers to participation in Europeana by museums, archives and libraries across Europe.
1.2 The project has developed, tested and delivered an innovative framework of software solutions (the Europeana Connection Kit or ‘XXX’) designed to integrate data publishing into the workflows of collections and information management in cultural heritage institutions.
1.3 In support of this integration, the technical partners have begun the process of embedding the XXX functionality into their existing and future products and services. By making the XXX functionality available to the existing installed user-base of these products, there is a genuine opportunity to reach an audience of tens of thousands of cultural heritage institutions.
1.4 In the process, the project partners have aggregated a significant quantity of high-quality metadata which has been submitted for inclusion in the Europeana platform at xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xx.
Background to the Project. In 2010, the Greater London Authority (GLA) awarded funding to Nightingale and Xxxxxxx academies to deliver a high quality careers guidance and community learning offer (formerly called the ‘3 Part Offer’). The Mayor and GLA had two objectives for investing in this programme: a. to improve education and career out comes for students attending the academies and members of the local community; and b. to develop models of best practice that can be shared with London schools and policy -makers. The Bexleyheath and Xxxxxxxx academies were awarded funding to deliver the sa me offer in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Four years into the programme, we want capture the good practice achieved and lessons learned and to assess the value added of the GLA funded programme on student outcomes.
Background to the Project. 2.1 The Health Foundation is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement for undertaking high quality evidence reviews in a timely and efficient manner. Successful suppliers will be contracted onto the framework for three years and will be informed when there is a new evidence review commission, which they will be able to submit a short tender for, if appropriate. These tenders will then be assessed and a supplier selected based on criteria including quality of service, ability to meet the brief and value for money.
2.2 Our aim in setting up this framework agreement is to develop a service that Health Foundation staff can use to commission rapid evidence reviews.
2.3 As this Expression of Interest (EOI) is for a framework agreement and not for a specific project, there is no budget attached. However, we expect to see between three and four reviews a year over the next three years; indicating a spend of approximately £270,000–£360,000.
2.4 Your EOI should be completed using the EOI form that accompanies this document. An electronic copy should be sent to Xxxx XxXxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx by 17.00, Friday 23 November 2018.
