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Rochdale Borough Council - Cognitive RPA, Intelligent Automation & AI Cloud Platform and Virtual Workforce

STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Rochdale Borough Council involves the acquisition of Cognitive RPA, Intelligent Automation & AI Cloud Platform and Virtual Workforce services. The contract, worth £234,800 GBP, was awarded to Davies Group Limited. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on October 29, 2023, with the contract period starting on October 30, 2023, and ending on October 29, 2025. The buying organisation is STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED located in Manchester, England.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. With a contract period extending to 2025, businesses competent in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cloud Computing are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rochdale Borough Council - Cognitive RPA, Intelligent Automation & AI Cloud Platform and Virtual Workforce

Notice Description

Cloud based Virtual Workers, RPA, AI, Development, Support & Training. The Blue Prism Cloud Virtual Workforce Service is a SaaS Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform. Blue Prism Cloud brings together the principles of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Cloud Computing to offer a proprietary Software as a Service platform. Blue Prism Cloud provides support and consultancy on the implementation of a Dynamic and Intelligent Virtual Workforce.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383876da-1860-467c-a133-ca41e8e4cdbb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£234,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2025 2-3 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
STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrew Bottomley
Contact Email
andrew.bottomley@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07768920523

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVIES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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