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RES/IT - Intelligent IVR Solution Citizens Service Centre (Channel Shift project)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2024 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for an "Intelligent IVR Solution" aimed at enhancing the Citizen Service Centre as part of its Channel Shift project. This project is a component of a larger Digital Transformation Programme to reduce operating costs and streamline citizen interactions through advanced AI conversational systems. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and the contract, worth £920,000, will run from 9th September 2024 to 8th September 2026. Key locations related to this procurement include BS1 5TR in Bristol and are intended to serve the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AI-driven solutions and software systems, particularly those geared towards enhancing customer service operations. SMEs with capabilities in developing intelligent IVR solutions tailored for large-scale public sector organisations will find this tender particularly advantageous. The open procurement method used in this process ensured a competitive bidding environment, allowing diverse businesses, including SMEs, to participate and potentially secure significant contracts that support their growth and innovation objectives. ICS.AI Limited, a supplier with a strong focus on AI technology, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the demand for highly specialised tech firms in public procurement.

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Notice Title

RES/IT - Intelligent IVR Solution Citizens Service Centre (Channel Shift project)

Notice Description

The channel shift project (part of the wider Digital Transformation Programme) is looking to procure an intelligent IVR solution. The main objective of this project is to reduce contact into the Citizen Service Centre and reduce its operating costs. The solution should offer a conversational language model (AI) that would be available to citizens when they call.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b148b160-0956-4adb-aedd-45cac468ada4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 1-2 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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