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AI Consultancy and Support Services

Essex County Council

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council commissioned AI consultancy and support services for delivery in the East of England. The requirement is a software consultancy service combining an integrated, scalable and evidence-led offer. The work includes software provision, personalised recommendations, leadership insight, monthly skills development, consultancy, a written output and targeted workshops. It is intended to provide practical support for organisations developing their use of artificial intelligence, bringing together technology, advisory input, staff learning and structured outputs. The service is classified as software consultancy services and falls within the services category. The named buyer is Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that a smaller specialist consultancy can be an appropriate delivery model for this type of council AI support.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 7 August 2026, and the award was made on 7 August 2026. WeChange.AI Limited was selected as the supplier for an awarded value of £49,000. The contract runs from 12 August 2026 to 28 March 2028. The award is active. This is a single service requirement rather than a procurement divided into separately described lots. The process therefore demonstrates the buyer’s route to market for a defined AI consultancy package: selection of a framework supplier followed by a call-off award. The contracted scope covers the integrated consultancy, support, software, skills development, written output and workshop elements described for the service.

For suppliers assessing future work with Essex County Council, this award shows demand for a joined-up AI advisory and enablement service rather than software supply alone. Credible competitors would need to combine practical AI consultancy with scalable software, evidence-led recommendations and insight for senior leaders. They would also need the capacity to provide recurring monthly skilling, produce a clear written output and design targeted workshops for the intended users. A strong proposition would therefore require both technical understanding and the ability to explain, teach and support organisational change. The procurement also shows that this type of requirement can be sourced through a framework call-off and is accessible to SME-scale specialists. Providers should be able to demonstrate an integrated delivery model across technology, advice, learning and workshop facilitation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Consultancy and Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of an integrated, scalable, evidence-led service combining software, personalised recommendations, leadership insight, monthly skilling, consultancy, a written output and targeted workshops

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35446994-b566-4c77-b8d4-75f5c9c136b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4b8d65-9ff2-4380-9c99-b88d4cd3dbf5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WeChange.AI Limited

Further Information

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