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HR Information Assistant Development

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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26 Feb 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Export Finance (UKEF) has completed a procurement process titled "HR Information Assistant Development" under the industry category of software development services. This contract involves the design and development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot to support the internal HR function at UKEF. The procurement method was a limited process, specifically a direct award under the CCS framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14, indicating the procurement fell outside the standard directive. The contract, valued at £97,569 GBP, was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited and signed on 7th February 2025. The project is located in London, UK, with the procurement stage recorded as 'award' and the status as 'complete' as of 26th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of AI and software solutions, specifically those capable of providing value-added services to enhance HR functions within large organisations. Companies specialising in innovative AI technologies and HR support tools will find this contract particularly suitable, especially those already positioned within government frameworks such as the G-Cloud. The direct award method signifies the importance of pre-established frameworks and relationships within public sector procurement, providing an avenue for businesses to leverage existing contracts and demonstrate their expertise in delivering high-quality, specialised services.

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Notice Title

HR Information Assistant Development

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice: Design and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot to support internal HR function in UKEF via direct award under RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice: Design and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot to support internal HR function in UKEF via direct award under RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via Direct Award under the CCS framework ref. RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e82b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007317-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,569 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

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