Notice Information
Notice Title
Together in Data Programme
Notice Description
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.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Additional extension year may be added into the contract, but only executed before the original end date if required.
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/042283-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- 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
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 May 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 May 20265 days to go
- Future Notice Date
- 25 Mar 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Solihull
- Electoral Ward
- Bickenhill
- Westminster Constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042283-2026
8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021719-2026
11th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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