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BHCC RM1557.14 AI Customer Contact and Task Handling

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Brighton & Hove City Council, under the title "BHCC RM1557.14 AI Customer Contact and Task Handling," focuses on the implementation of AI solutions for customer communication and task management, utilising Amazon Connect. It caters to the software package and information systems industry, with services to be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract has progressed to the award stage with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP securing the contract valued at £52,000. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2025, followed by the contract commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 26th December 2025. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for large businesses capable of providing sophisticated software and information systems services. Companies specialising in AI-driven customer interaction solutions, particularly those experienced with Amazon Connect, stand to benefit from this contract. With a focus on advanced technology integration in public sector services, this procurement opens doors for firms to enhance their portfolios and establish a foothold in the government technology sector. The contract's regional focus and specific requirements may particularly suit enterprises with a strategic interest in expanding their operational presence in South East England.

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Notice Title

BHCC RM1557.14 AI Customer Contact and Task Handling

Notice Description

AI customer contact and task handling, using Amazon Connect

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-060bd1e5-34a5-4870-8da6-0c5dfbb1b301
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7377f7-2a72-41a5-a729-29e13f8ccb5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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