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Data Platform Development

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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20 May 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University in Leicester has recently completed a procurement process for the development of a data platform titled "Data Platform Development." This initiative encompasses the complete design, construction, and optimisation of a modern data platform, with significant emphasis on SAP data integration and Microsoft Fabric/Azure best practices. The procurement, classified under IT services consulting, software development, internet, and support, follows the legal guidelines stated in UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was awarded to SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED, headquartered in Glasgow, and the active contract period runs from 1st May 2026 to 29th January 2027, with a gross value of £153,120.

Opportunities for business growth through contracts like this one are robust, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, data management, platform integration, and cloud technologies. Companies with a keen ability to handle complex data system projects, particularly those focusing on SAP and Azure environments, would find such tenders advantageous. This tender reflects a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well, as evidenced by the selection of SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a recognised SME. The procurement method was unspecified but noted to be below the threshold, suggesting accessibility for a range of competent businesses to apply within similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Data Platform Development

Notice Description

The engagement covers the end-to-end design, build, and optimisation of a modern data platform, with a strong focus on SAP data integration and Microsoft Fabric/Azure best practices. The services are structured across architecture, data ingestion, transformation, governance, and delivery management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046152-2026
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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