Award

Beds - 101 Chatbot

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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08 Jul 2025 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, involving the 'Beds - 101 Chatbot' project. This tender falls under the Information Technology Services category and is located in the East of England, specifically Bedfordshire. The procurement stage currently noted is the award stage, with a completion status. The procurement was executed using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the award date being 9 June 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 10 June 2025 to 9 June 2026, with a total value of £54,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those experienced in delivering technological solutions such as chatbots to public sector entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, allowing these organisations to expand their services within the public sector. Mobilise Cloud Services was the supplier awarded the contract, suggesting competitive advantages for businesses with expertise in cloud services and digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beds - 101 Chatbot

Notice Description

Connect 101 Chatbot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4e564a3-eefb-4dab-bd34-fbe6e6e4d5b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dbb135-5f58-4e1d-8373-e45eb69e4fa9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Lovejoy Mutizwa
Contact Email
lovejoy.mutizwa@beds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOBILISE CLOUD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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