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Together in Data Programme

• PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-021719

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-066723

Published 11 March 2026, 12:19pm

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Description

Introduction and Purpose

Platform Housing Group ("the Authority") is preparing to undertake a major transformation initiative, Together in Data, which aims to create a unified, cloud-first data ecosystem across the organisation. At the heart of this programme is the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as the foundation of a modern, scalable, and secure cloud data platform.

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to:

Inform the market of this upcoming opportunity.

Gather supplier insights that will shape our procurement strategy, solution design, and implementation approach.

Understand market capability across cloud data platforms, Fabric-based architectures, data engineering, governance, and AI/ML readiness.

Validate our assumptions and ensure an optimal, futureproofed commercial and technical route.

This notice does not initiate a formal procurement process.

Background

Platform's current data landscape is fragmented, with multiple systems, shadow databases, inconsistent reporting, and low confidence in data quality. Staff experience frustration with data accessibility, reliability, and responsiveness.

The Together in Data initiative proposes:

A cloud-first, Microsoft Fabric-based data platform incorporating Data Factory, OneLake, Power BI, Warehouse, and governance tooling.

A single, trusted environment spanning raw → working → curated data layers.

A unified data model enabling Customer 360, Home 360, Repairs, Assets, Finance and other critical subject areas.

A data ecosystem that supports AI, ML, predictive analytics, automated insight, improved decision making, and self-service analytics.

Scope of the Proposed Procurement

The Authority anticipates procuring a partner (or partners) to support the design, build, testing, governance, and early life support of the new data platform. Indicative scope areas include:

3.1 Core Technical Requirements

Microsoft Fabric tenant and associated Azure configuration (security, workspaces, licensing).

Development of raw/working/curated data lakehouse layers.

On premise and cloud data ingestion pipelines.

Data modelling, transformation, and semantic layer creation for enterprise datasets.

Migration from an existing limited Microsoft data lakehouse structure.

Integration with 3rd party data sets.

CI/CD automation and platform observability tooling.

Environment strategy (Dev / Test / Prod).

Integration with Dynamics 365 CRM and Finance & Operations.

Integration with other line of business applications.

3.2 Governance & Operating Model

Meet the requirements of a Platform's data governance framework (including Data quality, lineage, cataloguing, and access control standards).

GDPR compliant data retention and observability improvements.

Support the enablement and operational activities surrounding Data Use Act, SARs, STAIRS.

3.3 Business Facing Deliverables

Production of trusted Power BI datasets, dashboards, and AIready data assets.

Establishment of a Platform wide data Community of Practice.

Training and capability uplift for business users and analysts.

Support for priority use cases including Customer 360, Home 360, asset forecasting, neighbourhood intelligence, and proactive home checks.

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
• 3 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Software programming and consultancy services

Data services

Computer-related services

Computer support and consultancy services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

25 March 2026

Engagement process description

The Authority invites interested suppliers to participate in the following planned engagements:

4.1 Supplier Briefing Webinars

Short sessions to provide an overview of the Together in Data programme, direction of travel, and expected procurement route.

4.2 1:1 Supplier Technical Dialogues

Suppliers may be invited to discuss:

Relevant Fabric implementations

Migration patterns from legacy data platforms

Data governance operating models

AI/ML readiness and ethical AI considerations

Approaches to agile delivery and capability transfer

Commercial models and resourcing structures

4.3 Market Questionnaire (RFIstyle)

We will issue a structured questionnaire to gather:

Supplier capability information

Indicative delivery approach

Bestpractice insights

Risk, dependency, and timeline considerations

Innovation opportunities

Suppliers interested in contributing to the PME are asked to:

Complete the Market Questionnaire issued here: https://wkf.ms/46OV5KE

Attend optional briefing or dialogue sessions (invites will be sent to registered suppliers).

Participation in PME does not influence the outcome of any future procurement process and confers no advantage.

Important Notices:

Engagement is for market research only and does not constitute a call for competition.

All information shared during PME may be used to refine the procurement strategy.

The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with procurement.

No commitment to award a contract is implied.

Contracting authority

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

• Companies House: RS008288
• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHH-6479-BPPR 1700 Solihull Parkway

Solihull

B377YD

United Kingdom

Email: procurementnotices@platformhg.com

Region: UKG32 - Solihull

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government