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Data Platform Modernisation

GENTOO GROUP

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17 Nov 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a housing association based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has concluded a public procurement process for the deployment of a Data & AI Platform using Microsoft Fabric. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically concerning database services and data-processing services. This contract, which was initiated as a tender and described as "Data Platform Modernisation," was awarded on 10th November 2025. The awarded contract for this project spans two years with an optional extension of one additional year, capped at a maximum value of £450,000. The procurement process was completed through an award without prior publication of a call for competition under CCS framework G Cloud 14, Lot 3, due to technical reasons. The primary supplier is Makutu, a large-scale enterprise from Derby, United Kingdom, entrusted to configure and govern the Fabric environment for the Gentoo Group at their base in the UKC23 region.

This tender presents fertile ground for businesses specialising in advanced data solutions and analytics, particularly those adept in Microsoft technologies. Suppliers similar to Makutu that are equipped to handle large-scale, complex data platform deployments can leverage such opportunities to secure substantial contracts and establish sustained relationships with public sector organisations. The use of a framework agreement implies streamlined access for firms already pre-approved, facilitating a more straightforward procurement route. Companies capable of delivering trusted reporting, automated systems, and advanced analytics services will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in such contracts, fostering business growth and broadening their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Platform Modernisation

Notice Description

Deployment of a Microsoft Fabric-based Data & AI Platform through Makutu

Lot Information

Lot 1

Deployment of a Microsoft Fabric-based Data & AI Platform for Gentoo Group. This includes configuration of Fabric environment, governance framework, data ingestion pipelines, and Power BI dashboards, enabling trusted reporting, automation, and readiness for advanced analytics. This is a 2 year contract with 1 x 12 month extension available. Maximum contract value over full 3 years PS450k - as this is based on time and materials and the need to use the service this is an estimate and PS450k would be the maximum should we use all services provided as per schedule 2 of the CCS order form.

Procurement Information

The appointment was made through CCS framework G Cloud 14 under Lot 3. This was a direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72310000 - Data-processing services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Katie Spraggon
Contact Email
067064@logon.tothedomain.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKUTU

Further Information

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