Strategic and methodological support services, organizational support and project implementation for the implementation of the cantonal geoinformation strategy - period 2027-2029

The Direction de l'information du territoire in Switzerland from Europe region has released this tender for See attached specifications. Cantonal geoinformation constitutes a critical foundation for land management, the implementation of public policies, interdepartmental coordination, the digital and environmental transition, and the provision of reliable, up-to-date, interoperable, and reusable data by public and private stakeholders and the public. The Geneva Geoinformation Strategy (GGS) has been deployed since 2023. The 2027-2029 period aims to transition from a structured strategy to fully operational, measurable, and sustainable management, with action plans, stabilized responsibilities, indicators, and arbitration mechanisms. The entry into force of the Geneva Geoinformation Law (LGéo-GE) and the Geneva Geoinformation Regulations (RGéo-GE) in February 2025 reinforces the requirements for governance, quality, documentation, coordination, and publication of geodata of cantonal interest. It also mandates a clear link between the Territorial Information Directorate (DIT), the data-producing directorates general, the geoinformation governance bodies, the IT entities, and external partners. The Territorial Information Directorate (DIT) is undergoing an organizational transformation aimed at clarifying its services, responsibilities, and interfaces. The target structure comprises three departments and a strategic programs unit. From the start of the contract, the mandate supports the continuation of the remaining work, the implementation, adoption, and consolidation of this organization. A substantial investment project must guide the modernization of geographic information systems, consistent with the SGI (Geographic Information System), the ICDG/SITG (Geographic Information Systems and Networks), business needs, the obsolescence of certain components, and the need for better control of data, services, and expected benefits. The 2027-2029 period must also integrate emerging or reinforced priorities: subsurface geodata, BIM and built heritage, digital twins of the territory according to the priorities selected, AI and geodatascience, open and controlled dissemination of data, geodata quality, usage indicators, and sovereignty and security of territorial data. The requested activities are carried out according to the priorities and missions assigned by the DIT (Department of Territorial Information). They cover the following areas: Strategic analysis and decision support: production of notes, summaries, diagnoses, scenarios, options, recommendations and arbitration elements for management and department heads. Methodological support at the request of the director and department heads: diagnosis, scoping of files, analysis of needs and processes, preparation of workshops, structuring of options and action plans, according to the files entrusted.• Planning and management: structuring roadmaps, action plans, milestones, priorities, risks, dependencies, indicators and reporting. • Scoping, management and execution of assigned projects: diagnosis, definition of needs and target, planning, coordination of contributions, production of deliverables, testing, organizational and functional deployment, team support and transfer. • Support for the transformation of the IT department: support to management to prepare, implement and consolidate the organization; preparation and facilitation of assigned workshops, analysis of options, formalization of roles, processes and interfaces, monitoring of actions and appropriation. Cross-functional coordination, in particular between the DIT and the cantonal information systems office (OCSIN): clarification of business, geomatics and IT responsibilities, interfaces, priorities, service levels and support channels; Formalization of collaboration methods. Support for emerging or cross-cutting topics: scoping, monitoring, benchmarking, opportunity analysis, experimentation, valorization, and preparation of conditions for scaling up. Production, review, and consolidation of content: reports, memos, dashboards, presentation materials, specifications, governance documents, and institutional communications. Capitalization and transfer: methods, models, registers, monitoring tables, management routines, and documentation reusable by the IT department. OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES EXPECTED OUTCOMES The objectives below structure the expected deliverables during the contract period. They are adjusted annually by the IT Department based on priorities and decisions of the relevant authorities. Objective 1 - Support decision-making and working methods Provide the director and department heads, upon request and according to established priorities, with senior support to clarify issues, define the scope of projects, analyze processes and needs, prepare decisions, and define appropriate approaches. Expected deliverables:• Decision support notes and executive summaries • Needs or process diagnostics and analyses • Option tables, recommendations and action plans • Methodological notes and workshop or session materials Objective 2 - Structure the multi-year management of priorities Structuring objectives, measures, action plans, indicators, Risks, dependencies, and decisions necessary for the multi-year management of selected priorities. Expected deliverables: • Multi-year roadmap • Annual action plan • Monitoring dashboard • Annual review and proposed adjustments Objective 3 - Consolidate governance and traceability Support governance bodies and project management meetings of the SAID. Consolidate portfolio information, prepare arbitration decisions, and ensure traceability of decisions, responsibilities, and actions with the relevant departments and partners. Expected deliverables: • Files and supporting materials for project bodies and management • Register of decisions and arbitrations • Portfolio, risk, and dependency summaries • Monitoring tables Actions, Responsibilities, and Deadlines Objective 4 - Define, Lead, and Execute Assigned Projects Take charge of organizational, functional, or methodological projects assigned by the IT Department, from diagnosis to implementation and handover. Expected Deliverables: • Project scoping documents, needs assessments, responsibilities, planning, and estimated workload • Implemented and documented target processes, procedures, and systems • Test plans and reportsdeployment and support; Validation files of results and transfer to services; Objective 5 - Implement and consolidate the transformation; Support management in the pursuit and realization of the transformation of the IT department. Prepare and facilitate assigned workshops, clarify deliverables, roles, interfaces, and processes, support their adoption, and follow up on open issues, without revisiting work already validated unless requested by the client. Expected deliverables: • Operational diagrams and organizational notes • Workshop materials and summaries, arbitration proposals • Implementation and support plans, follow-up on open issues, and assessments. Objective 6 - Capitalize on, transfer, and professionalize methods. Produce reusable deliverables. documented and transferable in order to increase the autonomy of the DIT and limit dependence on external support. Expected deliverables: ·        Models notes·        Reporting frames·        Guides internal · Annual transfer balance sheet·        Templates reporting · Internal guides · Annual transfer report·        Templates reporting · Internal guides · Annual transfer report with tender notice no. 45116-simap_ch published on 05 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 16 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from SIMAP and is eligible for suppliers interested in Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent), Data services, Strategic planning services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15191735.