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AI CONSULTANCY PROPOSAL

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council recently completed a procurement process under the title "AI Consultancy Proposal," aimed at supporting their digital transformation programme. Delt Shared Services Limited was awarded the contract to provide expert advice and hands-on support in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital technologies. The procurement, which falls under the services industry category, specifically targets IT services like consulting and software development. The contract was directly awarded as it was below the threshold, allowing for procurement without competition. The initial phase of the contract spans from 17th February 2025 to 4th August 2025, and the total contract value grossed at £124,800. This was a strategic procurement aimed at enabling Plymouth City Council to adopt next-gen digital technologies efficiently.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in IT consulting and digital transformation, particularly those focusing on artificial intelligence and data analytics. Businesses like Delt Shared Services Limited, which are adept at providing structured outputs such as stakeholder mapping, governance frameworks, and pilot project planning, stand to benefit from engaging in similar tenders. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs in the IT services sector that have a firm grasp of developing and implementing AI strategies within public sector frameworks. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive, technology-driven solutions can leverage such contracts to widen their market reach, enhance their portfolio, and establish long-term relationships with public entities like Plymouth City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI CONSULTANCY PROPOSAL

Notice Description

Certainty Consultants Limited to support the digital transformation programme at Plymouth City Council. This engagement covers expert advice and hands-on support for adopting artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital technologies. The consultancy will deliver a series of structured outputs, including stakeholder mapping, documentation review, governance frameworks, baseline assessments, pilot project planning and commencement, and market engagement. The work is scoped as an initial six-month assignment, led by an experienced strategic AI advisor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELT SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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