Planning

Together in Data Programme

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 12:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Platform Housing Limited is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the "Together in Data Programme," aimed at transforming its data ecosystem to a cloud-first model. The initiative focuses on implementing Microsoft Fabric as the backbone for a scalable and secure cloud data platform. Located in Solihull, UK, this procurement falls under the services category and involves computer audit consultancy, software programming, and data services. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to conclude on 25th March 2026, with the anticipated contract period spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in webinars, dialogue sessions, and complete a market questionnaire, although this engagement is purely for research and does not commence a formal procurement process.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud data platforms, data governance, and AI/ML readiness. Firms with expertise in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, governance frameworks, and agile delivery methodologies may find this a rewarding project to pursue. The procurement seeks partners to assist with the design, build, testing, governance, and early life support of this new data ecosystem. Companies adept in Microsoft Fabric architecture, integration with CRM systems, and training for analytics capabilities could enhance Platform Housing's data operations significantly, offering scope for long-term business engagement and strategic partnership. Suppliers providing innovative insights and robust technical solutions stand well to benefit from participating in this transformative initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Together in Data Programme

Notice Description

Introduction and Purpose Platform Housing Group ("the Authority") is preparing to undertake a major transformation initiative, Together in Data, which aims to create a unified, cloud-first data ecosystem across the organisation. At the heart of this programme is the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as the foundation of a modern, scalable, and secure cloud data platform. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to: Inform the market of this upcoming opportunity. Gather supplier insights that will shape our procurement strategy, solution design, and implementation approach. Understand market capability across cloud data platforms, Fabric-based architectures, data engineering, governance, and AI/ML readiness. Validate our assumptions and ensure an optimal, futureproofed commercial and technical route. This notice does not initiate a formal procurement process. Background Platform's current data landscape is fragmented, with multiple systems, shadow databases, inconsistent reporting, and low confidence in data quality. Staff experience frustration with data accessibility, reliability, and responsiveness. The Together in Data initiative proposes: A cloud-first, Microsoft Fabric-based data platform incorporating Data Factory, OneLake, Power BI, Warehouse, and governance tooling. A single, trusted environment spanning raw - working - curated data layers. A unified data model enabling Customer 360, Home 360, Repairs, Assets, Finance and other critical subject areas. A data ecosystem that supports AI, ML, predictive analytics, automated insight, improved decision making, and self-service analytics. Scope of the Proposed Procurement The Authority anticipates procuring a partner (or partners) to support the design, build, testing, governance, and early life support of the new data platform. Indicative scope areas include: 3.1 Core Technical Requirements Microsoft Fabric tenant and associated Azure configuration (security, workspaces, licensing). Development of raw/working/curated data lakehouse layers. On premise and cloud data ingestion pipelines. Data modelling, transformation, and semantic layer creation for enterprise datasets. Migration from an existing limited Microsoft data lakehouse structure. Integration with 3rd party data sets. CI/CD automation and platform observability tooling. Environment strategy (Dev / Test / Prod). Integration with Dynamics 365 CRM and Finance & Operations. Integration with other line of business applications. 3.2 Governance & Operating Model Meet the requirements of a Platform's data governance framework (including Data quality, lineage, cataloguing, and access control standards). GDPR compliant data retention and observability improvements. Support the enablement and operational activities surrounding Data Use Act, SARs, STAIRS. 3.3 Business Facing Deliverables Production of trusted Power BI datasets, dashboards, and AIready data assets. Establishment of a Platform wide data Community of Practice. Training and capability uplift for business users and analysts. Support for priority use cases including Customer 360, Home 360, asset forecasting, neighbourhood intelligence, and proactive home checks.

Planning Information

The Authority invites interested suppliers to participate in the following planned engagements: 4.1 Supplier Briefing Webinars Short sessions to provide an overview of the Together in Data programme, direction of travel, and expected procurement route. 4.2 1:1 Supplier Technical Dialogues Suppliers may be invited to discuss: Relevant Fabric implementations Migration patterns from legacy data platforms Data governance operating models AI/ML readiness and ethical AI considerations Approaches to agile delivery and capability transfer Commercial models and resourcing structures 4.3 Market Questionnaire (RFIstyle) We will issue a structured questionnaire to gather: Supplier capability information Indicative delivery approach Bestpractice insights Risk, dependency, and timeline considerations Innovation opportunities Suppliers interested in contributing to the PME are asked to: Complete the Market Questionnaire issued here: https://wkf.ms/46OV5KE Attend optional briefing or dialogue sessions (invites will be sent to registered suppliers). Participation in PME does not influence the outcome of any future procurement process and confers no advantage. Important Notices: Engagement is for market research only and does not constitute a call for competition. All information shared during PME may be used to refine the procurement strategy. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with procurement. No commitment to award a contract is implied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021719-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 7YD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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