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Arcus Answer Automated FAQ Response

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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25 Nov 2019 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, which has awarded a contract for the "Arcus Answer Automated FAQ Response." This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Crown commercial service framework, G Cloud 11. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2019. The total contract value is £95,000, and delivery addresses include locations across the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly companies focused on artificial intelligence and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the opportunity is well-suited to organisations capable of providing innovative solutions for automated customer response systems. Companies with experience in agile project implementations and robust reporting capabilities would be highly competitive in this procurement process, potentially enabling them to expand their client base through successful contract fulfilment.

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Notice Title

Arcus Answer Automated FAQ Response

Notice Description

* Use of Artificial Intelligence to respond to inbound call questions automatically * Instantly answer customer requests 24/7 x 365 (if required, as agreed between the Parties) * Reliably deliver consistent messages * Provide near real time reporting dashboard * Be quickly implemented using an Agile approach * Give BEIS instant visibility of questions the chatbot is unable to answer * Provide a fast & responsive user experience * Include creation of a dashboard with agreed Management Information (MI) Additional information: This was awarded from a call off from the Crown commercial service framework G Cloud 11

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa29da41-565b-48de-a3dc-3124d7a4f9a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa9e876-2a12-4f20-a493-ea294b53e117
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Chris Mulvee
Contact Email
christopher.mulvee@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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