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Data Architecture Solution

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 18:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Yorkshire Council recently awarded a contract for a "Data Architecture Solution," seeking to develop a robust and versatile data architecture platform. This procurement process, completed on 30th January 2026, was issued by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government authority located in Northallerton, UK. The contract was part of a services procurement method and involved limited competition, as it was deemed below the threshold. The award is active from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2027, with an option for additional professional services support. The successful bidder, ZUHLKE ENGINEERING LTD., is tasked with delivering this project. The legal basis for the procurement is United Kingdom Public General Act 2023/54, focusing on data services (CPV 72300000).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in data services, particularly those with expertise in building and maintaining secure and flexible data architecture solutions. It is especially suited for large-scale businesses that can offer comprehensive data management and architecture capabilities, as demonstrated by the awardee, ZUHLKE ENGINEERING LTD. Companies capable of delivering innovative data solutions, with experience in data ingestion, transformation, and governance, stand to benefit substantially. Such projects are not only financially rewarding, with this contract valued at £180,000 gross, but they also offer the potential for additional work based on agreed rates, allowing for sustained business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Architecture Solution

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council are seeking a Supplier to work with to build a secure and flexible data architecture platform that provides vital data capabilities, e.g. ingestion, transformation, links to corporate presentation tools, governance, etc. This will initially deliver a single co-authored use case around the tactical convergence of data, to ensure the relevant technology and skills are in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06138e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008679-2026
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZUHLKE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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