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BTA2229 - Data & Analytics Platform Architecture and Change Assurance service

British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland

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25 Aug 2026 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain and VisitEngland, procured specialist data and analytics platform architecture and change assurance services. The requirement covers independent technical oversight, architecture assurance and strategic advice for the Authority’s Azure and Databricks-based data platform. This is an information technology services contract, including architecture and assurance support for platform changes and strategic decisions. The buyer is based at Victoria Square House in Birmingham. Delivery is centred on the United Kingdom, with the stated coverage also including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and other locations worldwide. The work is therefore suited to suppliers able to provide specialist technical support across a distributed or international operating environment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 25 June 2026 at 5:00pm. The contract was awarded on 17 August 2026 to Telefónica Tech UK Data & AI Limited for £320,248. The contract period runs from 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2028. It covers one service requirement rather than separate lots. The award is active, and the awarded supplier is a large organisation. The procurement was evaluated through the framework call-off process. This outcome indicates that the buyer used an established framework route to appoint a supplier for a defined, specialist technology assurance and architecture service.

For suppliers tracking future work from VisitBritain and VisitEngland, this procurement demonstrates demand for independent assurance around modern cloud data platforms. A credible competitor would need strong Azure and Databricks capability, including platform architecture, technical governance, design assurance and oversight of change. It would also need to provide strategic advice that can be independent of delivery teams, communicate clearly with a public-sector buyer and assess whether proposed technical changes are robust, secure and aligned with the platform’s wider direction. The awarded supplier’s scale suggests that the buyer valued the capacity to provide sustained specialist support over a multi-year engagement. Firms preparing for comparable requirements should be able to evidence relevant data-platform architecture and change-assurance experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTA2229 - Data & Analytics Platform Architecture and Change Assurance service

Notice Description

The British Tourist Authority (BTA), operating as VisitBritain and VisitEngland, requires specialist Data & Analytics Platform Architecture and Change Assurance support. The requirement will provide independent technical oversight, architecture assurance and strategic advisory services across BTA's Azure and Databricks-based data platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f5c5b2-2d5e-4366-8028-b7c5fc5516a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a62354-85e0-4564-820e-77b21f246c83
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,248 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 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
British Tourist Authority t/a VisitBritain/VisitEngland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEFONICA TECH UK DATA & AI LIMITED

Further Information

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