Tender

NW2880 - Intelligence & Analytics Partners Framework Agreement

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbrian Water Group Limited (NWL) is inviting tenders for the "NW2880 - Intelligence & Analytics Partners Framework Agreement". This is a procurement process for business analysis consultancy services, classified under CPV code 72221000, which aims to establish a framework to support the development and implementation of data science solutions over the next three to five years. The procurement stage is currently active, with expressions of interest due by 28 February 2025. The services will be delivered across the UK, and the procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis and data science. With a contract value estimated at £14,957,715, NWL seeks to set up collaborations with at least four suppliers, each matched to one of the four data squads: Wastewater, Water, Customer (including Smart), and Central. Companies proficient in these areas, especially those with experience supporting utility companies, can benefit from the stable, long-term projects and partnership potential provided by this framework agreement. The framework allows suppliers who are not initially awarded lots to remain in consideration for future opportunities, thus broadening the potential for engagement.

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Notice Title

NW2880 - Intelligence & Analytics Partners Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water (NWL) have a requirement for an Intelligence & Analytics Partner Framework Agreement to support in the development and implementation of Data Science solutions over the next three to five years. The Intelligence and Analytics team at NWL intend to set up a framework with a minimum of 4 suppliers and to allocate a partner on each of their four data squads to support that squad's activities. Suppliers who are not appointed on any of the lots will still have the opportunity to be placed on the framework. The 4 squads are as follows: Lot 1 - Wastewater Squad, Lot 2 - Water Squad, Lot 3 - Customer Squad (including Smart), Lot 4 - Central Squad (other central business support).

Lot Information

Wastewater Squad

Northumbrian Water (NWL) have a requirement for an Intelligence & Analytics Partner Framework Agreement to support in the development and implementation of Data Science solutions over the next three to five years. The Intelligence and Analytics team at NWL intend to set up a framework with a minimum of 4 suppliers and to allocate a partner on each of their four data squads to support that squad's activities. Suppliers who are not appointed on any of the lots will still have the opportunity to be placed on the framework. Lot 1 - Wastewater Squad.

Renewal: Subject to an annual review

Water Squad

Northumbrian Water (NWL) have a requirement for an Intelligence & Analytics Partner Framework Agreement to support in the development and implementation of Data Science solutions over the next three to five years. The Intelligence and Analytics team at NWL intend to set up a framework with a minimum of 4 suppliers and to allocate a partner on each of their four data squads to support that squad's activities. Suppliers who are not appointed on any of the lots will still have the opportunity to be placed on the framework. Lot 2 - Water Squad.

Renewal: Subject to annual renewal

Customer Squad

Northumbrian Water (NWL) have a requirement for an Intelligence & Analytics Partner Framework Agreement to support in the development and implementation of Data Science solutions over the next three to five years. The Intelligence and Analytics team at NWL intend to set up a framework with a minimum of 4 suppliers and to allocate a partner on each of their four data squads to support that squad's activities. Suppliers who are not appointed on any of the lots will still have the opportunity to be placed on the framework. Lot 3 - Customer Squad (including Smart).

Renewal: Subject to annual renewal

Central Squad

Northumbrian Water (NWL) have a requirement for an Intelligence & Analytics Partner Framework Agreement to support in the development and implementation of Data Science solutions over the next three to five years. The Intelligence and Analytics team at NWL intend to set up a framework with a minimum of 4 suppliers and to allocate a partner on each of their four data squads to support that squad's activities. Suppliers who are not appointed on any of the lots will still have the opportunity to be placed on the framework. Lot 4 - Central Squad (other central business support).

Renewal: Subject to annual renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04daab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003321-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,957,715 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Brooke Hill
Contact Email
brooke.hill@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1913016365

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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