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Data Modelling

OFCOM

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23 Jul 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, based in London, has completed a public procurement process for a data modelling service. The tender, titled "Data Modelling", falls under the services category and specifically involves data analysis services. Ofcom conducted the procurement using a limited competition method, which was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Quest Software International Ltd, an Irish company located in Mahon, on 8 July 2025. The contract is active from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with potential renewals extending up to five years. The total contract value is £155,446. This procurement aims to enhance data management practices, including data lake architecture and improved visibility of data models.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for companies offering specialised data analysis services. Businesses that focus on data management, modelling, and integration with data lake technologies would find it most beneficial to engage in similar procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies how public sector needs in digital and data services create growth prospects for service providers, especially those adept at scaling operations across different regions and sectors. SMEs with a focus on innovative data solutions can leverage such contracts to build credibility and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Data Modelling

Notice Description

The scope of the procurement is for a data modelling tool, to improve data management practices, particularly visibility and sharing of models in a common repository, supporting both data lake medallion architecture and clear updates and releases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05644b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042219-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,446 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEST SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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