Planning

NUN - Pre-market Engagement - AI Telephony Contact Centre Solution

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring an AI-driven telephony contact centre solution designed to enhance call handling and improve operational efficiency. This opportunity is classified under the "Software package and information systems" and "Interactive voice response software development services" categories, highlighting its focus on advanced technological solutions within the UK regions. The preliminary market engagement is set to commence with a milestone due by 19 January 2026, inviting businesses to register and access relevant information. The procurement process also considers implementing other AI-based customer service solutions like chatbots, broadening its potential scope.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technology, telephony systems, or software development to expand their market presence by contributing to local government service improvement. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in developing interactive voice response systems or innovative software solutions, the contract period runs from October 2026 to September 2030. The Council's openness to exploring additional AI solutions indicates potential for further collaborative developments, aiming to create impactful services that enhance the customer experience. Businesses capable of providing systems or insights that streamline operations are well-positioned to compete in this evolving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUN - Pre-market Engagement - AI Telephony Contact Centre Solution

Notice Description

NBBC is currently exploring the potential implementation of an AI-driven telephony contact centre solution to more effectively manage the volume of incoming calls to our resident-facing contact centres. The aim is to enhance the customer service experience by streamlining call handling and improving operational efficiency. The Council is also open to exploring other AI based customer services solutions such as Chatbots that can improve our contact channel offering.

Planning Information

To access the Pre-Market engaement , please register with http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080123-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212512 - Interactive voice response software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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