How Public Sector Frameworks Help Achieve Faster, Compliant Data and Technology Projects

Public‑sector organisations in the UK are under growing pressure to modernise systems, maximise the value of data, and deliver efficient, innovative services - all while adhering to strict procurement rules. Procurement frameworks provide a compliant, cost‑effective, and streamlined route for public bodies to access specialist data consultancy, cloud services, AI solutions, and broader technology services.

With the enactment of the Procurement Act 2023, the public procurement landscape has been overhauled. The Act aims to simplify and modernise procurement, ensuring public funds deliver the greatest public benefit, while improving transparency and encouraging access toa wider pool of suppliers, particularly SMEs such as Butterfly Data.

For a data consultancy like us, being on multiple frameworks means we are well-positioned to support public‑sector organisations efficiently, while remaining fully compliant with the latest regulations.

Key benefits of public sector frameworks for data and technology

Faster procurement

Under framework arrangements, public-sector organisations can “call off” services from pre-vetted suppliers rather than run a full tender process each time. This substantially reduces procurement lead times and speeds up project start dates. For initiatives like cloud migration, data analytics platform builds or AI implementation, this speed is often crucial to success.

Cost‑effective delivery

Frameworks reduce administrative burden and enable economies of scale. By pre-agreeing terms, pricing, and supplier criteria, public bodies can secure high-quality data or tech services with minimal overhead to deliver strong value for money.

Compliance, transparency and assurance

The Procurement Act 2023 defines clear legal parameters for public procurement. Frameworks fall under its scope: Section 45 and following set out how frameworks and any “call-off” contracts awarded within them must operate.

Through a framework, public-sector clients can be confident that suppliers meet rigorous standards around fairness, equality of treatment, transparency, value for money, and public benefit.

Access to innovation and specialist expertise

Frameworks give public authorities rapid access to suppliers who specialise in emerging technologies: cloud engineering, data platforms, legacy-modernisation, AI, data analytics and more. This allows organisations to adopt modern, future‑proof solutions without procurement delays or compliance risk.

Long-term and scalable partnerships

Many public‑sector challenges require more than a single project - whether modernising legacy systems, migrating data, adopting AI, or building new analytics pipelines. Frameworks support long-term engagement: once on a framework, a supplier like Butterfly Data can collaborate over multiple phases, helping organisations evolve over time.

The frameworks Butterfly Data is on

Butterfly Data is proud to be an approved supplier on abroad set of public-sector frameworks to give clients direct, compliant access to our full range of data and technology consultancy service:

G Cloud 14

Cloud support services via Lot 3, enabling secure and scalable digital infrastructure

Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6 (DOS6)

Specialist digital services spanning discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases for high quality delivery

Spark DPS

Advanced technology and data solutions, supporting public bodies to adopt modern digital capabilities

DALAS (Digital & Legacy Application Services)

Services for IT, application support and legacy-system modernisation for government and public bodies

AI DPS

Advisory, modelling, and implementation of AI solutions tailored for public sector needs

Technology Services 4 (TS4)

Application management, data services, and robust technical support

Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVfI)

Specialist data and digital services for sensitive sectors such as defence and healthcare

Naval Design Partnering (NDP)

Data consultancy and analytics for defence and marine engineering projects

Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE)

Rapid innovation and technical support for public safety, national security, and data driven initiatives

In addition, we are registered on public procurement portals such as Contracts Finder, regional and local authority e‑sourcing platforms, and other sector‑specific portals to offer multiple compliant routes for public-sector clients to engage our services.

What this means for our public sector clients

By working with Butterfly Data through a framework, public deparetments benefit from:

- Swift, compliant procurement - skip the delays and bureaucracy of full tendering and engage expert data and technology services immediately

- Trusted supplier standards - our inclusion on multiple frameworks proves we meet stringent procurement, security, governance and performance criteria under the Procurement Act 2023

- Flexible and relevant service options - whether you need cloud infrastructure, data analytics, legacy modernisation, AI, or digital transformation - you can choose a route that matches your needs

- Transparent pricing, reduced risk and better value for money - standardised terms and pre agreed contract frameworks simplify budgeting and procurement planning

- Long-term support and partnerships - from initial strategy through to implementation and ongoing evolution, Butterfly Data can support multi-phase, multi-year digital and data transformation

Learn more about how you can procure our services via frameworks and digital marketplaces.