Award

FLEX AI Student Services Assistant (Chatbot) via GCloud 14

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FLEX AI Student Services Assistant (Chatbot) via GCloud 14" was conducted by Nottingham Trent University, located in Nottingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed, with the contract being awarded on 11th June 2025. The project, valued at £267,962, involves a delivery location in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of developing or implementing AI-based solutions such as chatbots. While Nottingham Trent University is the buyer, the awarded supplier, ICS.AI, underscores the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology field. This procurement offers growth potential for companies that specialise in innovative digital solutions, aiming to expand their portfolio and client base in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLEX AI Student Services Assistant (Chatbot) via GCloud 14

Notice Description

FLEX AI Student Services Assistant (Chatbot) awarded via Direct Award through GCloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c62a97a-2e72-4950-90d1-ca95c4571f7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dbd79b1-3308-4577-b959-7b988ad0a661
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£267,962 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,962 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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