Open Data RFI

A Prior Information Notice
by SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
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Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
20 Mar 2026
Delivery
01 Sep 2026 to 02 Sep 2028
Deadline
n/a

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Location

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Description

Background Southern Water is undertaking a Data, Analytics and AI Transformation Programme to become the UK’s most data-intelligent water utility. A key pillar of this strategy is Open Data increasing transparency, enabling innovation, and improving trust with customers, regulators and local authorities. As part of our Data Foundations workstream, we are establishing: A governed data platform (Azure/Databricks based) Microsoft Purview for catalogue and governance Defined publishing, licensing and approval processes An Open Data Proof of Concept and MVP We are now exploring options for procuring an external Open Data Portal platform. This RFI seeks to: Understand the capabilities available in the market Identify architecture and deployment options Assess integration with Azure/Databricks and API-first models Understand commercial models

CPV Codes

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-067020
  • FTS 025668-2026

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