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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has led a procurement process titled "AI Discovery for Early Conciliation & ODR," which falls under the research services category, with the procurement focusing on Artificial Intelligence. The procurement takes place in the United Kingdom and follows a selective method using a dynamic purchasing system. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 27th May 2026 and concluding on 27th October 2026. The total contract value is £249,227, and the awarded supplier is PA Consulting Services Limited. Key dates include the award date on 28th May 2026 and the publication of the award notice on 4th June 2026.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI consultancy and research services, particularly those with strong capabilities in developing conciliation and online dispute resolution solutions. Although the procurement was conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, businesses keen on future competitive engagements in AI solutions for government agencies might find this an influential reference. Enterprises experienced in delivering innovative services within the public sector ecosystem, yet meeting eligibility criteria regarding scale, may find this sector rewarding for strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PS26067 - Acas27463 - AI Discovery for Early Conciliation & ODR

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise via Government Commercial Agency RM6200 Artificial Intelligence (AI) DPS for the provision of Acas27463 - AI Discovery for Early Conciliation & ODR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc49894f-ed30-4c3b-bd44-972c93e3a66b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c260c-d31d-4d1a-98e8-f15fb9613851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,227 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,227 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 27 Oct 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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