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Smartbox.ai

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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13 Apr 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Smartbox.ai" project, conducted by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, has reached the award stage with a focus on services in the industry category of compliance software development. The project is situated in Porth, UK, and targets the development of advanced AI redaction software to handle Subject Access Requests efficiently. The procurement method used was a direct approach, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026, covering a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a total gross value of £44,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies already established in AI and compliance software services. It is an ideal fit for large-scale businesses such as Gravicus Solutions Ltd t/a Smartbox.ai, which has been awarded this contract. Companies specialising in innovative software solutions can benefit by demonstrating their expertise and capacity to deliver complex software systems, aligning with the Welsh devolved regulations. Such contracts enhance a company's portfolio and potentially lead to further engagement with public authorities in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Smartbox.ai

Notice Description

Advanced AI Redaction software to complete any SAR's (Subject Access Requests) received by the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033058-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212170 - Compliance software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF39 9ST
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Porth
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVICUS SOLUTIONS LTD T/A SMARTBOX.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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