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Provision of AI Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution

GOLDEN LANE HOUSING LIMITED

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02 Jun 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Golden Lane Housing Limited, a public authority at the sub-central government level, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The contracting process concerned the provision of an AI Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution under a SaaS licence subscription for a term of 24 months. The award stage was executed on 2nd June 2025, with the contract being active as of 21st May 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition, indicating an expedited process to secure the necessary services. The industry category for this contract is IT services, with the primary focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AI and OCR technologies. Companies like Arribatec UK LTD, acknowledged as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), have demonstrated their capabilities in this sector by being awarded this contract. Similar SMEs with innovative software solutions can find fruitful avenues for growth by exploring such engagements. Participating businesses can harness this opportunity to establish a foothold in the public sector, potentially opening doors to further contracts within the UK's sub-central public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of AI Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution

Notice Description

Provision of AI Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Solution - SaaS Licence Subscription. Term 24 months commencing 1st April 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955338884

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,239 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOLDEN LANE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Joanne Keating
Contact Email
joanne.keating@glh.org.uk
Contact Phone
0300 003 7007

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M14 7HR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Whalley Range
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIBATEC

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