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Generative AI for customer contact - Live Trials

DEFRA

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Generative AI for customer contact - Live Trials" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom. The process, falling under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services, has completed its award stage as of 23 January 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 26 January 2026 to 12 June 2026, addressing service needs across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the awarded contract is £405,400.

This procurement project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and implementation of Generative AI solutions. It is particularly suitable for companies with expertise in innovative digital technologies and customer service enhancement. Even though the suitability criteria do not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with frameworks in place can efficiently leverage their resources to engage in live trials and contribute to groundbreaking AI advancements in the public sector. Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. has been identified as the supplier, showcasing possibilities for partnerships and collaborations with tech firms capable of delivering complex AI-driven projects.

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Notice Title

Generative AI for customer contact - Live Trials

Notice Description

Building on the foundation phase, this project will introduce Generative AI agents to support two services through alpha and beta testing. It will assess their effectiveness of Generative AI against these use cases and build evidence to support future investment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a63908c8-9169-4742-abba-db4cd4573802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016fd124-31f6-41f7-94cc-6db8974eb6a4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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