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Design of AI Agents (Chat Bots) for the Integrated Front Door Project

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has concluded the procurement process for the 'Design of AI Agents (Chat Bots) for the Integrated Front Door Project', appointing Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to deliver this service. The contract falls under the communication software package industry category and is valued at £204,041.99. The project location is in England, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage in the award phase, confirmed on 1st March 2026. The contract is executed through a restricted procedure, commencing on 2nd March 2026 and concluding on 1st June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale businesses with expertise in communication software packages to collaborate with public bodies to leverage AI technology in government operations. The contract is part of a selective procurement method, suggesting that only companies meeting specific criteria were considered for selection, further illustrating the potential for growth for those with advanced technical capabilities and experience in AI solutions for public sector projects. Businesses specialising in designing sophisticated AI-driven systems stand to gain from such contracts, which can solidify their position in the competitive technology market.

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Notice Title

Design of AI Agents (Chat Bots) for the Integrated Front Door Project

Notice Description

Datnexa Ltd (DL) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of Peterborough City Council (PCC) to provide technical expertise to code and build the AI Chat bots suitable to meet the requirements for the projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-571af1ee-f2ef-4439-af2a-2a627f78809c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9acbf879-909f-4b90-8fad-f51ed3e57603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,041 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS

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