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12 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Data Analytics Data Partner", aimed at implementing a replacement Data Analytics Platform leveraging Microsoft Azure Fabric. This contract, ID DN809279, falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category, and took place in the UK region UKK11. The procurement was executed through a direct award from the G-Cloud Framework, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition, categorised under a limited procurement method. The award stage has been finalised with a contract value of GBP 467,000, signed on 20th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in data analytics and cloud platforms. Large enterprises like ANS Group Limited, who was the awarded supplier, often succeed in such contracts due to their extensive resources and expertise in managing complex IT projects. The contract presents a chance for companies with capabilities in Microsoft Azure and data analytics to form strategic partnerships with regional government entities, thus expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Data Analytics Data Partner

Notice Description

Data Partner for implementation of a replacement Data Analytics Platform utilising Microsoft Azure Fabric

Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of a replacement Data Analytics Platform utilising Microsoft Azure Fabric

Procurement Information

Direct Award from G-Cloud Framework - no prior notice required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055591-2026
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

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
£467,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL CITY
Postcode
BS1 5TB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

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