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title: "The provision of: Data Strategy: Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b29c"
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# The provision of: Data Strategy: Phase 2

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b29c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the General Dental Council, located at 37 Wimpole Street, London, has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "The provision of: Data Strategy: Phase 2", involves development consultancy services primarily falling under the UK industry category of public authority - sub-central government. The tender was completed through a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract period began on 21st May 2026 and is set to end by 30th September 2026, with the potential for renewal. The project is implemented across multiple regions in the UK, enhancing the Council’s data strategy through a foundational data capability programme.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses within the services sector, such as IT consultancy specialising in data architecture and strategy. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in data-driven solutions, organisational model development, and recruitment support will find this opportunity advantageous. The project scope, encompassing data use cases, operational model definition, architecture development, and recruitment processes, presents a chance to engage with the public sector and contribute to the council's strategic objectives. The awarded contract, valued at £90,000 gross, provides potential subcontracting or further collaboration opportunities within the outlined workstreams.

## Notice

The GDC requires delivery of a foundational data capability programme structured across five key workstreams: Data Use Cases - Identification, prioritisation, and validation of data-driven use cases, including development of detailed initiation documentation for priority cases to support feasibility and delivery. Target Operating Model - Definition of a future data operating model, including organisational structure, roles and responsibilities, capability mapping, and interaction model across Business, Data, and IT functions. Data Architecture - Development of a conceptual target data architecture and data mapping approach aligned to priority use cases, including recommendations on platform strategy and supporting tooling. Delivery Roadmap - Creation of a costed two-year roadmap outlining delivery sequencing, resource requirements, and associated OPEX and CAPEX. Recruitment Support - Support for recruitment of a Head of Data, including job description development, candidate evaluation criteria, and participation in the selection process. The programme will establish the foundation for the Authority's data strategy, enabling prioritised delivery of data capabilities aligned to organisational objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055083-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARRUTHERS AND JACKSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055083-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055083-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.carruthersandjackson.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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