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AI Road Condition Surveys

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of AI Road Condition Surveys aimed at supplying footway condition surveys alongside associated asset collection services. This initiative falls under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, following the end of the tender period on 10th February 2026, with the contract active as of 5th March 2026 through to 4th March 2028. The process was executed through a direct award compliant with the Blackpool Council framework, with Gaist Solutions Limited selected as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £232,390 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth within the IT services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in AI, surveying, road asset management, and associated services will find this an apt landscape for competition and collaboration, with the buyer, Kirklees Council, keen on leveraging innovative solutions. Companies capable of providing advanced software and consulting services are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, further enhancing their footprint in the public sector and contributing to regional infrastructure improvements through technology-driven insights.

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Notice Title

AI Road Condition Surveys

Notice Description

FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOTWAY CONDITION SURVEY WITH ASSOCIATED ASSET COLLECTION AWARDED VIA BLACKPOOL COUNCIL FRAMEWORK PROVISION OF A ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b182145-6914-40a9-90af-0acbacf85c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b309e7-c090-4509-b9ad-e9089f3ba0dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award via a compliant Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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