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Comprehensive evaluation conducted by the University of Sussex

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, seeking a comprehensive evaluation by the University of Sussex. This procurement, categorised under IT services, involved the development of an AI solution for police call handlers, ensuring compliance with the National Police Chief's Council AI Covenant principles. The process was completed as of 28 November 2025, with the contract already active from 12 November 2025. The procurement used a below-threshold method and covered services within the UKE region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £16,394.40, inclusive of VAT, and runs until 31 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in AI and IT consulting, software development, and support services. The project’s requirements for lawful, transparent, and responsible AI solutions align well with enterprises at the cutting edge of technology and innovation in public safety and emergency response systems. Large-scale organisations like the University of Sussex, which successfully secured this contract, serve as an example of entities well-suited to compete in this domain, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Comprehensive evaluation conducted by the University of Sussex

Notice Description

Humberside Police is developing an AI solution to assist police call handlers in taking emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Any AI solution must comply with the National Police Chief's Council AI Covenant principles to ensure the solution is lawful, transparent, explainable, and responsible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078167-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£13,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pccfunding@humberside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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