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COV - 21614 - Strategic AI Platform

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Strategic AI Platform to Palantir Technologies UK, Ltd. This procurement falls under the software programming and consultancy services category and is valued at £500,000. The contract, which commenced on 3rd February 2025 and will run until 2nd February 2030, focuses on providing strategic AI solutions for the council. The procurement process, which involved a selective method and was a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the award stage. The project is slated to be carried out in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the award date on 30th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in AI, software programming, and consultancy services. The development of a Strategic AI Platform for such a prominent entity as Coventry City Council can enhance the awarded company's portfolio, providing valuable experience in public sector projects. While this specific notice indicates the involvement of a larger service provider, it also suggests that substantial technical expertise and a proven track record in handling extensive AI development projects would be advantageous for businesses aiming to compete in similar future procurements. The project's long-term contract period further ensures stability and ongoing collaboration potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 21614 - Strategic AI Platform

Notice Description

Development of Strategic AI Platform for the Council of the City of Coventry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4313a483-f70b-488c-bb8a-ae32058abbbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2b4251-b1e7-4a7a-a04e-d3bf80507268
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

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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