Together in Data Programme

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.