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AI Whatsapp Tool for Unpaid Carers

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for an innovative service titled "AI Whatsapp Tool for Unpaid Carers." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and has been classified with the CPV code 48000000. It involves the development of an AI-powered chat assistant to facilitate communication for social care information across England. The contract, valued at £134,400, was awarded to CC2i Ltd and spans a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension for an additional year. The procurement was part of a tender process using "Other" methods, and its tendering phase concluded on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those adept in developing AI communication tools. SMEs and organisations serving social care sectors stand to benefit, given the focus on enabling carers through advanced AI solutions. Businesses with the ability to deliver seamless integration via multiple communication channels like web, SMS, Whatsapp, and applications could find substantial growth opportunities through similar government projects. The contract demonstrates potential for not only immediate economic exchange but also the prospect of long-term collaborations under subsequent extension terms.

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Notice Title

AI Whatsapp Tool for Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded contract for 'A chat assistant, harnessing the power of artificial Intelligence (AI) to enable people to navigate, access and 'have a conversation with' social care information, advice, guidance and processes. Our tool delivers conversations through a range of communication channels (e.g. web, sms, Whatsapp, app).' This contract has been let for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c527ee9a-40b8-441c-9598-2c3d37796090
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84861886-0290-4a76-acc5-a1ee443fd303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CC2I

Further Information

Notice Documents

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