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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bournemouth University, titled "Artificial Intelligence Assessment," pertains to the "Software programming and consultancy services" industry category. This contract was aimed at assessing the university's professional services regarding Artificial Intelligence maturity and developing a prioritised roadmap. Taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage reached the award phase as of 1st June 2026. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract had a value of £102,506, and the tender period concluded on 1st April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 5th May 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. Companies experienced in Artificial Intelligence applications could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence by collaborating with an esteemed educational institution. The award to ICS.AI Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, highlights the potential for such organisations to grow through prestigious partnerships and projects in the AI sector.

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Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Assessment

Notice Description

Artificial Intelligence assessment of the University's professional services to baseline Artificial Intelligence maturity and develop a prioritised roadmap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebd7abfb-f426-4bde-9f30-d201c2b5c922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112b7918-2c47-430a-88db-0c0c03a42c56
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,506 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,506 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Aug 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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