Tender

AI Transcription Tool

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is initiating a procurement process for an AI Transcription Tool to assist with administrative tasks across the council. The procurement, which falls under the "Software supply services" category, is currently in the Tender stage. Located in Swindon (UKK14 region), the procurement process encompasses an open procedure and invites expressions of interest from qualified service providers. The initial contract is set for 12 months starting from 13th February 2025, with the possibility of six annual extensions, making the total potential term 7 years. Interested parties must submit tender clarifications by 18th November 2024, and the final tender submission deadline is 26th November 2024, 12:00 hrs UK Local time, via the ProContract tender portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in software supply, development, and implementation, particularly those with expertise in AI-driven solutions. The total estimated contract value ranges from £560,000 to £2,100,000 over the potential 7-year period, offering substantial business growth prospects. Service providers equipped to handle large-scale deployments and ongoing service adjustments will find this contract especially pertinent. By participating, businesses can secure a long-term partnership with Swindon Borough Council, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AI Transcription Tool

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to invite expressions of interests from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an AI Transcription Tool to support administrative tasks across the council, for an initial contract term of 12 months estimated to start on 13 February 2025. From the end of the initial period, the council has an option to extend the contract for a further 6 periods of 12 months. Total potential term 7 years. We expect to use 31,912 hours per year, however, this volume is not guaranteed. The initial 12 month term of the Contract is an estimated value between PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated value of the option to extend for a 12 month period is PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated potential total contract period of 7 years shall be between PS560,000.00 and PS2,100,000.00. Please note that the services are subject to demand and the expected volumes quoted of 31,912 hours per annum (and used for the purpose of evaluation) are not guaranteed. In addition, the Council reserves the right to increase the annual contract value up to PS300,000 per annum for each 12-month period, subject to use and budget approval.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to invite expressions of interests from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an AI Transcription Tool to support administrative tasks across the council, for an initial contract term of 12 months estimated to start on 13 February 2025. From the end of the initial period, the council has an option to extend the contract for a further 6 periods of 12 months. Total potential term 7 years. We expect to use 31,912 hours per year, however, this volume is not guaranteed. The initial 12 month term of the Contract is an estimated value between PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated value of the option to extend for a 12 month period is PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated potential total contract period of 7 years shall be between PS560,000.00 and PS2,100,000.00. Please note that the services are subject to demand and the expected volumes quoted of 31,912 hours per annum (and used for the purpose of evaluation) are not guaranteed. In addition, the Council reserves the right to increase the annual contract value up to PS300,000 per annum for each 12-month period, subject to use and budget approval. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. Tender clarifications to be submitted via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, by 18th November 2024 1200hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 26th November 2024 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service (FTS)/Contracts Finder/ other web portals, However, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN748747. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Options: The initial contract term of 12 months estimated to start on 13 February 2025. From the end of the initial period, the council has an option to extend the contract for a further 6 periods of 12 months. Total potential term 7 years. We expect to use 31,912 hours per year. however, this is not guaranteed. The initial 12 month term of the Contract is an estimated value between PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated value of the option to extend for a 12 month period is PS80,000.00 and PS300,000.00. The estimated potential total contract period of 7 years shall be between PS560,000.00 and PS2,100,000.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034821-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Charlie Johnson
Contact Email
cjohnson6@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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