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Senior Technical Architect

Awarded to HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Hays Specialist Recruitment, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited +1 more

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 20 April 2022
Deadline
Closed 21 November 2022

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Overview

CEFAS procured professional IT services assistance to support development resource shortfalls within its Digital, Data and Technology directorate against time-dependent contracted projects, via the DEFRA Digital Data Technology and Security framework. The contract was awarded on 22 December 2025 to Hays Specialist Recruitment and Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited for a value of approximately £2.5 billion, and delivery is complete.

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Lots (7)

  • Admin & Clerical

    The contract for the Senior Technical Architect awarded 1st April 2026 has been extended and uplifted until 30th September 2026. This uplift increases the contract value to over 25k GBP, therefore a new appointment with a new Procurement Outcome Report and RFA are required to remain compliant. New requirements have arisen from the MHCS Next Data Migration Strategy (only concluded in March 2026), the delivery of which rests on the procurement of the Senior Technical Architect who will be responsible for leading on workshops focused specifically on the following outputs: Cohort mapping The MHCS Next Data Migration Strategy developed in March 2026 determined that it will not be possible to transition services to the new EPR in a ‘big bang’ approach but there will instead require a phased approach of groups or ‘cohorts’ of services. The project requires guidance around how services, pathways, data and users will be organised into migration cohorts to ensure the migration is delivered safely and without disrupting clinical or operational processes as well as rationale for rollout order to be developed. Data scope CAV UHB has built a highly tailored Paris environment over more than two decades, with extensive configurations, custom workflows and more than 1,700 Crystal Reports created to meet operational, clinical and reporting needs. It is necessary to determine which data will be migrated to the new system(s), and which data will be archived as well as how data will be accessed. This determination requires the involvement of clinical and other key stakeholders in discussions led by highly specialised technical expertise. Data quality approach Before migrating data into the future system(s), CAV UHB must define a clear approach to data integrity checking, cleansing, and validation. This includes agreeing what needs to be checked, when checks occur, and how issues are addressed to ensure high quality data enters – and is confirmed within – the new system. There is an opportunity to begin this work early in the programme and front load elements of the effort to reduce pressure later in the migration lifecycle. Outputs Required: A new contract is required for the services of Senior Technical Architect at a rate of 2.5 days per week. The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for providing consultancy in defining the underlying architecture of the MHCS Next Archive Viewer solution and ensuring alignment with local national and industry standards. The work completed so far has been paid for, and these additional costs are within the approved Connecting Care budget. Additional information: Contract was procured as a direct award to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited via CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework.

    £215,000,000Won by See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listWon by Hays Specialist RecruitmentWon by Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedWon by HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Corporate Functions

    £955,000,000
  • IT Professionals

    £615,000,000
  • Legal

    £45,000,000
  • Scientific, Technical & Clinical Coding

    £15,000,000
  • Estates, Facilities Management & Ancillary Staff

    £255,000,000
  • MSP: Master/Neutral Vendor

    £4,000,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,500,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
20 April 2022
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Systems and technical consultancy servicesRecruitment servicesPlacement services of personnelPlacement services of office-support personnelSupply services of office personnelSupply services of commercial or industrial workersPersonnel services except placement and supply services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,500,694,142
Award date
26 July 2026
Contract period
— → 3 April 2027
Winners
  • HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Hays Specialist Recruitment
  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 July 2026

  2. Contract

    8 June 2026

  3. Contract

    8 June 2026

  4. Contract

    23 May 2023

  5. Tender Update

    19 May 2023

  6. Tender Update

    16 November 2022

  7. Contract Notice

    21 October 2022

  8. Prior Information Notice

    20 April 2022

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