Tender

AI Document Check Solution

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for an AI Document Check Solution aimed at enhancing Port Health services. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically encompassing consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement stage is currently active, with interested businesses invited to submit tenders by 14 April 2026 via the Delta eSourcing portal. With a gross contract value estimated at £162,000 GBP, and a net value of £135,000 GBP, the contract spans from 25 May 2026 to 25 May 2027 and is located within the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in AI technology, software development and consulting. The open competition approach favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with award criteria heavily weighted towards quality (70%) over price (30%), offering a competitive opening for businesses that can demonstrate superior technical and quality solutions. Ashford Borough Council, as the contracting authority, encourages innovation and expertise in IT solutions, which presents a lucrative prospect for companies aiming to grow their business by contributing to public health initiatives through effective document check solutions.

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Notice Title

AI Document Check Solution

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a provider of AI Document Check Solution for Port Health. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-IT-services:-consulting,-software-development,-Internet-and-support./JDW99354FQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JDW99354FQ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024539-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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