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title: "Data Platform Build Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749574"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-24"
---

# Data Platform Build Consultancy

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749574

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for "Data Platform Build Consultancy" under an open procedure to a consultancy partner for the design and implementation of a data platform hosted on the council's on-premise Microsoft SQL Server cluster environment. The contract, valued at GBP 39,625, was signed on 23rd July 2024, with the consultancy services provided by Insight, an SME based in Hamilton, UK. The procurement for this service falls under the "General public services" industry category, with delivery at Argyll and Bute Council's location in Lochgilphead (UKM region). The procurement process included both tender and award stages, concluding with the completion of the contract on 24th July 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in data platforms, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server. Businesses that excel in IT consultancy services and have prior experience with public sector contracts will find this an advantageous project that could enhance their portfolio. Participation in such contracts can spur business growth by establishing strong relationships with local authorities and showcasing the firm's ability to deliver complex IT solutions. SMEs, in particular, can benefit by demonstrating their capability to handle substantial municipal technology projects, thereby increasing their market reach and reputation.

## Notice

Argyll & Bute Council (ABC) is seeking a consultancy partner to assist with the design and implementation of a "data platform" hosted on the council's on-premise Microsoft SQL Server cluster environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council (ABC) is seeking a consultancy partner to assist with the design and implementation of a "data platform" hosted on the council's on-premise Microsoft SQL Server cluster environment. See attached ITQ Doc for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510503 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,625 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510503
- 7 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492051

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492051&idx=4
  20th November 2023 - Updated version showing corrected label numbering.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492051&idx=3
  20th November 2023 - See attached.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492051&idx=1
  7th November 2023 - Invite to Quote Doc.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492051&idx=2
  7th November 2023 - Proposed T&Cs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492051
  Data Platform Build Consultancy - Argyll & Bute Council (ABC) is seeking a consultancy partner to assist with the design and implementation of a "data platform" hosted on the council's on-premise Microsoft SQL Server cluster environment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510503
  Data Platform Build Consultancy - Argyll & Bute Council (ABC) is seeking a consultancy partner to assist with the design and implementation of a "data platform" hosted on the council's on-premise Microsoft SQL Server cluster environment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749574

## Provenance

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