# Provision of Solution Architecture for Census 2031 Taskforce

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Office for National Statistics.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Office for National Statistics](/buyers/office-for-national-statistics/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [ZAIZI LTD](/suppliers/zaizi/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £200,000
- Award date: 14 August 2025
- Published: 19 August 2025
- Contract start: 26 August 2025
- Contract end: 30 June 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 1887b4ec-17c3-4f22-a6ae-7172256bbdfe-859937
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1bff86e-8a38-4208-aa7f-bcfd3b994dc5

## Description

To support the transformation of Labour Market Statistics and the delivery of Census 2031, the Office for National Statistics \(ONS\) requires a Solution Architect to provide strategic technical leadership and ensure alignment with the Government Digital Service \(GDS\) Service Manual and recognised best practices\. This role is essential in designing scalable, reusable, and interoperable solutions that can serve both programmes, enabling efficiency and long-term sustainability\. The architect will help embed emerging technologies such as cloud-native microservices, containerisation \(e\.g\. Kubernetes\), real-time data streaming \(e\.g\. Apache Kafka\), and low-code platforms to accelerate delivery\. A key focus will be on the responsible integration of artificial intelligence \(AI\), including machine learning for automated data classification, natural language processing to enhance metadata and user interaction, and predictive analytics to support labour market modelling and census planning\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1887b4ec-17c3-4f22-a6ae-7172256bbdfe-859937)