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AI Automation Discovery

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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25 Nov 2024 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service (InsS) has completed the awarding stage of its procurement process titled "AI Automation Discovery" under the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £296,050 and commenced on 11th November 2024, with an end date of 11th November 2025. The service will be carried out in the United Kingdom, focusing on Robotic Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. The key award date was set on 31st October 2024, with the awarded contract published on 25th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), by collaborating with InsS's Digital Innovation Team to advance in AI and automation technologies. Firms specialising in AI, machine learning, and process automation are well-placed to lever their expertise, creating impactful service improvements within the public sector. The awarded company, Aiimi, exemplifies the potential for niche technology firms to grow through strategic public contracts.

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Notice Title

AI Automation Discovery

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service's (InsS) Digital Innovation Team will engage with an external supplier to conduct an Artificial Intelligence and Automation Discovery from October 2024 to March 2025. While InsS is interested in all types of automation the specific focus is on Robotic Process Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-729307f5-93cf-452a-bd05-510b75ae9015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5cea1c-d581-4b98-a00a-3236c81fb565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£296,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£296,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2025 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIIMI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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