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Data Architect Support

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for "Data Architect Support," aimed at enhancing data utilisation for private sector organisations across Scotland, primarily targeting SMEs and start-ups. This open tender initiated on 16th November 2020, resulted in the awarding of contracts to Information Answers Ltd and Instinct Insights, with services focused on providing expert consultancy in data and cloud platform project architecture. The engagements are particularly designed as time-limited interventions lasting up to 30 days, with the contract having been signed on 16th November 2020.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data consultancy, particularly those with experience in cloud solutions and an understanding of the data landscape in Scotland. SMEs and start-ups that may not yet have in-house expertise are ideally suited to compete, as the services provided are targeted towards these organisations. This initiative not only fosters collaboration with the University of Edinburgh but also encourages consultancy firms with a proven track record in facilitating complex client engagements, making it an appealing prospect for relevant businesses in the industry.

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Notice Title

Data Architect Support

Notice Description

TORCH will work with private sector organisations based in Scotland of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for up to 4 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. Understanding of the existing business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, alongside a good working knowledge of the data and technology ecosystem within Scotland are key to the successful execution of TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and relevant guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies. TORCH engagements are currently being delivered online/remotely in line with all current COVID regulations and advice. It is anticipated that this will continue for at least the first few months of the framework agreement. Should COVID regulations change some TORCH engagements may require visits to customer or supplier locations. While the Data Lab will endeavor to allocate engagements impartially and without favour to all appointed suppliers any engagements assigned will be on the basis of the most suitable skill sets and experience for any given engagement. The Data Lab will allot engagements on that basis and their decision will be final.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TORCH will work with private sector organisations based in Scotland of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for up to 4 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. Understanding of the existing business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, alongside a good working knowledge of the data and technology ecosystem within Scotland are key to the successful execution of TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and relevant guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies. TORCH engagements are currently being delivered online/remotely in line with all current COVID regulations and advice. It is anticipated that this will continue for at least the first few months of the framework agreement. Should COVID regulations change some TORCH engagements may require visits to customer or supplier locations. While the Data Lab will endeavor to allocate engagements impartially and without favour to all appointed suppliers any engagements assigned will be on the basis of the most suitable skill sets and experience for any given engagement. The Data Lab will allot engagements on that basis and their decision will be final.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653479
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Jen Paterson
Contact Email
jen.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INFORMATION ANSWERS

INSTINCT INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414287
    Data Architect Support - TORCH will work with private sector organisations based in Scotland of all sizes across all sectors but is aimed more at SME's and start-ups who typically do not have the in-house expertise to successfully maximise their use of data. TORCH engagements are a targeted, time-limited (up to 30 days) intervention at the earliest stages of a project development. Engagements are costed on a day-rate basis with discounts offered based upon the size and age of the client organisations. As demand increases, we are looking for up to 4 experienced consultants with expertise in data and (cloud) platform Solutions/Project Architecture and business consultancy to join our team on an on-demand basis to execute the TORCH engagements. Understanding of the existing business environment within Scotland, particularly for SME organisations, alongside a good working knowledge of the data and technology ecosystem within Scotland are key to the successful execution of TORCH engagements. The consultant engaged will be required to provide professional expertise and relevant guidance to clients; to understand and prioritise client goals and requirements; and to lead and facilitate complex engagements between clients and external partners/suppliers. Typical activities will include being responsible for validating requirements; identifying and piloting potential solutions; defining solution architectures; identifying appropriate implementation approaches and supplier partners for client projects; assembling inputs needed for client case studies. TORCH engagements are currently being delivered online/remotely in line with all current COVID regulations and advice. It is anticipated that this will continue for at least the first few months of the framework agreement. Should COVID regulations change some TORCH engagements may require visits to customer or supplier locations. While the Data Lab will endeavor to allocate engagements impartially and without favour to all appointed suppliers any engagements assigned will be on the basis of the most suitable skill sets and experience for any given engagement. The Data Lab will allot engagements on that basis and their decision will be final.

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