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Staff Artificial Intelligence Solution Implementation - SMART Staff Copilot

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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16 Jul 2026 at 19:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed a procurement process involving the implementation of a Smart Staff Copilot, which is an artificial intelligence solution designed to enhance staff productivity. This contract falls under the miscellaneous software package and computer systems category, with the main procurement category being goods. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £280,000, is for a period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The location for delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The key date for publication of the award notice was 16th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Bournemouth University has shown suitability for SME engagement in their selection process. Businesses specialising in artificial intelligence solutions and software development, particularly those focusing on workforce enhancement technologies, are well-suited to compete in such tender opportunities. The structured procurement approach through a call-off arrangement from a framework agreement further streamlines participation for qualified suppliers, offering a pragmatic path for business growth in the tech-enhancement field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Artificial Intelligence Solution Implementation - SMART Staff Copilot

Notice Description

The configuration, deployment, and onboarding of a generative Artificial Intelligence solution which is a platform designed to augment how staff work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea7cec5f-902b-49e8-92a8-50bf196b037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e477480-1e93-4c55-b4a0-7b231fa652c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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