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    ContractsData, Solution and Technical Architecture Services
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    Data, Solution and Technical Architecture Services

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    ONS seeks experienced architects to design data and technical solutions for Census 2031 and government digital services, aligned with GDS standards.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 11 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      11 May 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ZA
      Zaizi Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    11 Jun 2026Today11 May 2026

    Brief

    The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking Data, Solution and Technical Architect(s) to support the delivery of critical digital services, including Census 2031 and social surveys. The successful contractor(s) will be responsible for providing expert data, solution and technical architecture services to ensure all systems align with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Manual and recognised industry best practices. This role requires deep expertise in designing scalable, secure, and compliant digital solutions that support large-scale government data initiatives. Contractors should have proven experience in enterprise architecture, data management, and digital service delivery within government or similar large organisations.

    Track record

    14 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS has awarded 14 contracts to 13 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. TORCHBOX LTD2× · 14%
    2. DUN BRADSTREET LIMITED1× · 7%
    3. Upright Insight Ltd1× · 7%
    4. Zaizi Limited1× · 7%
    5. National Council for Voluntary Organisations1× · 7%
    6. BearingPoint1× · 7%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    6281378a-79b2-453e-967f-fa86a6c2b5ad-901697

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