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Data Specialist Partner - Commission Futures Programme

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has completed the award process for the 'Data Specialist Partner - Commission Futures Programme' contract. This procurement, focused on IT services such as consulting and software development, aims to enhance the organisation's data architecture and operational data store. The contract, which officially commenced on 1st April 2026, runs until 31st March 2028 and includes potential work in machine learning. Offering a project value of £2,174,850, the contract utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The supply work will cover regions including North West, London, South West, and Wales in the United Kingdom. Codec Solutions UK Limited, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, with The Charity Commission in Liverpool as the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, especially those that specialise in data management and architecture. SMEs are well-positioned to leverage their innovation capabilities in this project. Organisations looking to expand into machine learning and data migration might find growth prospects due to future data leverage work within the programme. The contract is particularly suited for IT consultancy firms aiming to cement their foothold in government sector contracts, and for suppliers accustomed to working collaboratively with internal teams and under framework agreements. Building a successful partnership with such high-profile public sector bodies can boost business credibility and open doors for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Specialist Partner - Commission Futures Programme

Notice Description

The Data Specialist supplier will assist us with Data Architecture, Design, Implementation and migration of our Operational Data store (the Register) as we complete our Transformation Programme. This includes reviewing the current Data Model, creating a new model aligned to our future business ambitions and implementing this data store including any data migration activities. This work will be completed in collaboration with our internal team as well as the wider programme. There will also be future work to leverage this Data for Machine Learning activities where we may use the supplier to assist. The contract includes an optional 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4016541-e898-4983-af75-9d9e5b3b642a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,174,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,174,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODEC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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