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Generative AI Summary Development Pilot

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Generative AI Summary Development Pilot has been completed by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, with an award value of £45,500 to Healthconnect. This contract, falling under the IT services category and governed by the CPV scheme ID 72000000, aims to deliver solutions within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The project ran from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a potential four-month extension pending approval. Suitability for SME involvement was indicated in the procurement process, classified under an "Other - Exemption" method. The award stage was finalised on September 12, 2025, with the notice published in March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT consulting, software development, and Internet support, particularly those with strengths in AI technologies. The focus on generative AI provides a growth platform for businesses capable of innovative solution delivery within specified timeframes, encouraging partnerships and collaborations in the North East region. Firms that can leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities can further establish themselves in this burgeoning field, supporting regional economic development and IT service advancements.

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Notice Title

Generative AI Summary Development Pilot

Notice Description

Award of contract for Generative AI Summary Development Pilot. Contract Period: 01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026, plus the option of a 4 month extension period. Total award value includes optional extension periods, however these are subject to further approval. Please refer to https://www.open-uk.org/contracts-register for updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4798ba1b-5b2f-4dfa-a7d3-60f0507dee70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44950c98-ab45-4d6e-b797-d0c70d076c88
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 - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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