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Data Platform Development

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Data Platform Development." This tender involves the development and optimisation of a modern data platform, specifically focusing on SAP data integration and Microsoft Fabric/Azure best practices. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the Award stage with the contract initiated on the 1st of May 2026, and is set to conclude on the 29th of January 2027. The procurement method was categorized as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a procedure outside standard open competition due to its size or scope.

The awarded contract, valued at £127,600, presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and system integration, specifically those with expertise in SAP systems and Microsoft technologies. SMEs with capabilities in data architecture, data ingestion, and transformation will find this contract particularly well-suited to leverage and expand their service offerings, with De Montfort University being a notable client. The successful supplier for this project is Seapark Consultancy UK Limited, underscoring the potential for similar firms to gain a foothold in public sector projects within the IT services domain.

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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-06ad9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052842-2026
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
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months 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

SEAPARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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