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title: "Data Partner for Data Platform"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Data Partner for Data Platform

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2237d7ea-cbc1-47f0-948f-90172e1ff343

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Data Partner for a Data Platform project. The procurement falls under the services category in the software package and information systems industry. The tender is currently at the open stage, with a tender period ending on September 20, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 6, 2023, and run until November 5, 2026. The total contract value is £200,000. The project will be based in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By partnering with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, businesses can contribute to the establishment of a secure Microsoft Data Platform, manage data sources, deliver training, and enhance decision-making processes through PowerBi dashboards.

## Notice

The CA requires a partner to help us with the following objectives: The objective of the project is to; * Design and setup a secure Microsoft Data Platform (or latest Microsoft equivalent) in the Combined Authority environment with privacy settings. * The solution must be implemented in the Combined Authority's Microsoft Azure tenancy * Onboard multiple data sources using various methods (API's, manual upload, etc.) and transform the data to create PowerBi Dashboards or data sets. * Procure a managed service for the Data Platform for at least 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years. * Commission changes to existing Combined Authority systems to extract and ingest data into the platform. * Deliver training to increase data management and data transformation skills using a Microsoft Data Platform (or latest Microsoft equivalent) environment. * Establish a single source of truth for bus data (initially) with clear metadata. * Cleanse and validate raw data using Microsoft Data Platform tools (or latest Microsoft equivalent). * Grow the existing use of PowerBi dashboards (by resolving storage challenges) to reduce decision-making time. * Provide training on the Microsoft Data Platform (or latest Microsoft equivalent) for data analysts and users of the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90989062-e011-459d-a23f-49a5713504f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 5 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90989062-e011-459d-a23f-49a5713504f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90989062-e011-459d-a23f-49a5713504f8
  17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=56494&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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