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Programme Activate - Ask Bobbi - AI Agent

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England, involves the purchase and deployment of the "Ask Bobbi" AI Agent through Softcat Plc. This falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services’ Digital Workspace Solutions Framework 2 using a selective method. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the award being made active on 28th April 2026. The contract spans from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £330,623.36. Service delivery will be in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement contract opens up substantial opportunities for businesses involved in AI and digital solution deployment, particularly those that excel in software programming and consultation. While small or voluntary organisations may not have been the primary focus for this contract, large enterprises with capabilities in AI agent technology and framework-based service provision are well-suited to compete. Businesses that are capable of leveraging existing frameworks to provide innovative digital workspace solutions stand to gain meaningful growth opportunities by aligning with public sector technological transformation initiatives like this one led by Lancashire Constabulary.

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Notice Title

Programme Activate - Ask Bobbi - AI Agent

Notice Description

Purchase and deploy of Ask Bobbi AI Agent via Softcat through the NHS Shared Business Services, Digital Workspace Solutions Framework 2, for the period 30th April 2026 - 29th April 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d76a3d-747d-4854-a59a-85c61961aad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27024fa8-e9a9-4240-89e0-bb505aeb52ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,623 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,623 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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