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Data Platform Consultancy

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recently completed procurement process led by Platform Housing Limited, located at 1700 Solihull Parkway in Solihull, United Kingdom, revolves around a "Data Platform Consultancy" service within the industry category of systems and technical consultancy. This contract, with a gross value of £150,000, was awarded to Simpson Associates Information Services Limited, an SME based in York. The contract commenced on 20th February 2026 and is set to run for a year with possibilities for extension by one period of up to 12 months. The procurement stage transitioned from tender to award, indicating that the contract is active, and was initiated under the specific legal basis identified with UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method is noted as "Below threshold - unknown".

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for technology firms focusing on data platform consultancy services. It particularly suits SMEs experienced in systems and technical consultancy, with the potential for additional IT consultancy services under the Cloud Support category, as agreed between the contracting parties. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom's consultancy industry may find this a valuable opportunity. Alongside the standard scope of services, the potential for contract renewal and options for additional services offers extended business growth and stable income, beneficial for SMEs seeking sustained partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Platform Consultancy

Notice Description

Ad hoc Data Platform Consultancy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ea3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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