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The provision of data migration architect and communications lead for Programme Sapphire

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focuses on the provision of a data migration architect and communications lead for Programme Sapphire. This falls under the services industry category, specifically data services, within the City of London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct method without competition, categorized as below threshold. Key dates include a contract period from 22nd July 2025 to 18th September 2025, and the contract was signed on 21st July 2025. The process has reached the award stage, with Agilisys Limited being the supplier for this initiative.

This tender presents remarkable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in data services, particularly those capable of supplying skilled personnel in data migration and communications. Large-scale firms such as Agilisys, with expertise in providing high-calibre professional resources on a project basis, are well-suited to compete. The project’s specifications require a dedicated communications lead and enterprise architect, offering lucrative daily rates and significant industry exposure within a high-profile governmental framework.

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Notice Title

The provision of data migration architect and communications lead for Programme Sapphire

Notice Description

We are looking to onboard 2 resources from Agilisys, a comms lead for 47 days, PS750 per day (36k) and an enterprise architect for 58 days, PS1000 per day (PS58,000)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILISYS

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