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Conversational AI Assistant Platform

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed a procurement process for a "Conversational AI Assistant Platform," focusing on software package and information systems. The procurement falls under the goods category, with an initial invitation to tender closing on 25th January 2026 and the contract starting on 26th January 2026, running until 25th January 2028. Situated in SOUTH SHIELDS, England, and offering a total award value of £50,000, this selective procurement was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically from G Cloud 14. The process culminated in an award on 10th February 2026, ensuring the contract's activation shortly after its award on 23rd January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced software solutions, to enhance their market presence. Companies capable of providing robust and scalable AI platforms will find this procurement particularly attractive. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are deemed suitable to participate, fostering business growth by engaging with public sector contracts. The successful supplier, EBI Solutions Limited, exemplifies the type of innovative SME capable of delivering cutting-edge AI solutions within specified frameworks, indicating opportunities for similar enterprises to compete effectively in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Conversational AI Assistant Platform

Notice Description

website AI assistant and telephone AI assistant Additional information: G Cloud 14 call off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-665408f7-3e6e-4c6f-b2aa-675497828cb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14aa4af8-af83-4afb-97bc-122dc54c4bae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£49,404 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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