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Managed support for Data & Analytics Framework

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Managed support for Data & Analytics Framework". This contract falls under the services industry category and is centred around other community, social and personal services. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically via the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework agreement, without a prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £985,000, was awarded on 6th March 2026 to ITELLIGENT-I LIMITED, a large company based in Staffordshire, UK. Procurement compliance was assured with adherence to the council's contract procedure rules as well as the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in data and analytics support services, particularly those adept in utilising platforms such as Azure Data Services and Power BI Analytics. The framework support involves operational management, incident management, and service reporting, which are areas of expertise suited to firms with strong capabilities in service management and change governance within the IT sector. The contract's location in the East of England region offers a beneficial setting for local firms seeking to expand their footprint in providing specialised IT services to government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed support for Data & Analytics Framework

Notice Description

Managed support for the itelligent-i Azure Data & Analytics Framework (iDAP) and Power BI Analytics Accelerators, including Azure Data Services operational management, ATR-based scope control, incident triage/remediation, service reporting and change governance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Down selection process via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework agreement

Procurement Information

This was procured via the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework agreement. This was in full compliance with the council's contract procedure rules as well as the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£985,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITELLIGENT-I

Further Information

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