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Generative AI Productionising

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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18 Aug 2025 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the project titled "Generative AI Productionising". The initiative, focused on the Software Package and Information Systems category, is set in London, with the contract extending from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. This £427,300 investment was made through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was designed to engage Great Wave AI Ltd to enhance the service’s digital innovation through Generative AI technologies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and AI technologies, particularly those adept in deploying Generative AI to drive efficiency and productivity. It suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand within the burgeoning AI sector, bringing innovative solutions to improve government services. Companies with a strong portfolio in AI consulting and chatbot implementation would have found this contract particularly advantageous to springboard further growth and recognition in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generative AI Productionising

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service Digital Innovation team are looking to engage with an external supplier to carry out three pieces of work; 1. Productionise four Proof of Concept (PoC) Use Cases utilising Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies. 2. Work with the team to discover other instances where GEN AI may help the agency in particular making efficiency and productivity gains. 3. Work with the team to put in place an External Chatbot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f7f74f8-582e-4f7c-bd35-a75d5fc22570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38f4edb-8017-4f60-8c0e-3fa312135bb2
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
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
£423,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£427,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 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
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
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT WAVE AI

Further Information

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