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CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292

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23 Jan 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292" to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically dealing with consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract aims to support Cefas' 'Seascope' project by implementing a proof of concept for data-driven decision making and self-service analytics using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview. The procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award phase was completed on 23rd January 2025. The contract period spans from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the UK but also extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations. The total contract value is £81,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT professional services, particularly those with expertise in data analytics, software implementation, and consulting services. Companies proficient in deploying Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview stand to benefit from this engagement by showcasing their capabilities in a high-profile government project. Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd has been identified as well-suited for this contract, indicating that similar enterprises with a strong background in IT services and a proven track record in handling complex data projects could find beneficial opportunities in such government tenders.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292

Notice Description

Contract to support Cefas 'Seascope' project via a proof of concept supporting the promotion of data-driven decision making and self-service analytics through the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e822ee2-56fc-4c2e-b326-d39ea6e95dd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079080f9-3ba6-4946-89fb-de2188e3f8f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Rachel Zabari
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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