Award

Port Health AI Software and Licences

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Ashford Borough Council, centred around the provision of "Port Health AI Software and Licences" under the industry category "Software package and information systems". This procurement, located in Ashford, England, has completed its award stage with the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. The tender process was concluded through a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2028. Important deadlines from the tender include the closing date for submissions on 16th May 2025.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for software firms focusing on AI solutions within the public sector. Businesses with the capability to develop comprehensive software packages are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. Although this specific opportunity is now awarded, similar opportunities via frameworks can provide further pathways, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage with local government initiatives like that of Ashford Borough Council. Participation in framework agreements can enhance visibility and increase chances of success in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port Health AI Software and Licences

Notice Description

Further Competition via Procurement Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b01dd92-dd7a-4a36-85b5-acd5b82cd63f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f0d488-0e1d-468b-bbad-7f58c6ce8ef0
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
Large

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
£1,102,642 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,102,642 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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