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Award of Head of Data & Analytics

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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28 Mar 2024 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Head of Data & Analytics" to Lorien Resourcing Ltd. The procurement process began on July 17, 2023, and ended on August 2, 2024. The contract, valued at £245,125, aims to enhance data and analytics capabilities within the Corporate Transformation Directorate, focusing on IT services consultancy, software development, and support.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in data analytics, software development, and cloud-based solutions. The contract involves defining data architectures, creating analytics capabilities, and improving data quality processes. Companies with expertise in DataOps and analytical technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the Scottish Government's data transformation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of Head of Data & Analytics

Notice Description

As Head of Data and Analytics on the corporate shared service programme and within the Corporate Transformation Directorate, you will be responsible for both transactional and analytical data architectures.You will own the Data, MI and Analytics strategy for corporate shared services and make sure that this strategy is implemented within the transformation programme so that Scottish Government and other shared services customer organisations can be truly data driven.You will define the target data architecture and data migration approach for the new corporate shared services solutions. These solutions will be primarily delivered using SaaS and other cloud-based services. There are a significant number of integrations in the existing architecture that will need to be addressed.A major part of the transformation is to create an MI, analytics and visualisation capability that will be critical to better use of corporate data. This capability will be supported by the introduction of DataOps / Reproduceable Analytical Pipeline techniques and technologies. You will lead on technical aspects of this part of the programme.You will also be heavily involved in establishing appropriate governance structures, processes and use of tools in the broader field of data & information management, including a focus on improving data quality before, during and after transformation.In order to deliver the above, you will need to develop a team with appropriate skills to enable data transformation for both the programme and the Directorate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736569
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502123
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£245,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Transformation
Contact Email
andrew.greig@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN RESOURCING

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