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04 Aug 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Storm Cloud Contact Centre" project, managed by Sheffield City Council, involves the provision of a Cloud-based two-way Omni-Channel Contact Centre solution, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence capabilities and integration options via Rest APIs. The project falls under the software package and information systems industry, supplemented by information technology services, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 4th August 2026 to Content Guru Ltd. This direct award procurement method led to a contract covering the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with a total contract value of £3,087,966 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale technology firms capable of delivering comprehensive software and IT service solutions. The project requires businesses with expertise in cloud contact systems, artificial intelligence, and API integration, making it highly suitable for companies that specialise in these emerging technologies. While this award is not directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, subcontracting opportunities could exist, offering indirect participation and growth prospects for smaller entities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Storm Cloud Contact Centre

Notice Description

Provision of a Cloud based 2 way Omni-Channel Contact Centre solution, Artificial Intelligence and capability to integrate with third party systems via Rest APIs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc747724-5e03-46d2-9504-3dde76301d4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb62ddd-7b15-4e56-82be-54c5dcea2418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,087,966 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,087,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT GURU

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