Appointment of Data Architect for Digital & ICT Strategy

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Appointment of Data Architect for Digital & ICT Strategy" was conducted by the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. This contract falls under the industry category of Systems Consultancy Services and is located in King's Lynn, England, postal code PE30 1EX. The procurement method was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is currently at the Award stage, with the award date on 3rd June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 8th June 2026 and conclude on 11th September 2026. The total value of the tender is £73,572 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital and ICT strategy implementation. Given its classification within systems consultancy services, businesses offering specialised data architecture services can benefit by aligning their offerings with the council's digital transformation goals. The opportunity to engage with a local government entity like the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk could facilitate network expansion and long-term growth, particularly for SMEs located within the UK. Entec Si Ltd, a company identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, illustrating a favourable environment for similar scale businesses.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Data Architect for Digital & ICT Strategy

Notice Description

Data architect for implementation of digital & ICT strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70bce587-0201-4fca-ad39-4f07445d5179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e64515a-666c-4a82-b697-eaf246453665
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,572 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 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
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTEC SI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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