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Data Engineering Project

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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13 May 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a Data Engineering Project. This project, valued at £52,500, aimed to enhance Ofqual’s capabilities in Azure data management and develop a front-end interface for dataset management, with key activities scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period officially starting on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data management services, particularly those with experience in Azure technologies and front-end development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this project fitting as it requires external technical expertise to support Ofqual’s in-house data services team. Companies proficient in Azure Data Factory, data migration from SQL to Azure, or developing user interfaces, are well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Engineering Project

Notice Description

Problem statement Ofqual need to improve their maturity in the use of Azure data management and storage products. Additionally, Ofqual require assistance in developing a front-end interface for management of the Portal tagging dataset, primarily for the use of the Risk Team to bulk manage the SVR reporting. The requirement To deliver the below stated requirements by the end of June 2021. To define the development lifecycle process for Azure Data Factory development with a focus on integration with Azure DevOps using Git repositories and build and release pipelines. Support the Ofqual Data Engineering teams' efforts to migrate the existing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) based data importer tool into Azure Data Factory. Work with Ofqual to develop a small front-end interface for the Portal's tagging data set. The work package requires external technical expertise to work alongside Ofqual's in-house data services team to develop the outcomes described in this work package. Outcome Required A clear set of practices for working with Azure Data Factory and Data Lake. An assessment of the options for a small front-end interface for bulk record management of the Portal's tagging attributes (assumed to be based on a development-lite technology such as PowerApps, Excel or Master Data Services). Provide expertise to the Data Services team whilst they migrate from SSIS. Provide an approach to structuring and securing an implementation of Azure Data Lake.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebe7dd4d-c2a1-4657-ae7d-84106acd8c3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9426b625-8ab8-40ea-8b87-81f0939c6b8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 1-6 months
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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Commercial Department
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANGROVE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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