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Chatbot & Asset Tracking Application

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Chatbot & Asset Tracking Application" involves the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a focus on consultancy for AI development. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being actively held by Robiquity Limited. This direct award procedure, carried out via a limited procurement method without prior publication, took place outside the scope of a directive's application. Located in the UKC1 region, the contract was signed on 30th March 2026 and holds a value of £9,928 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI development, particularly those involved in consultancy services related to chatbot and asset tracking applications. Large-scale enterprises, such as Robiquity Limited based in Manchester, which have expertise in innovative technology solutions, stand well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct award method suggests that those with established relationships within public safety and order organisations may have an advantage in securing such contracts, aiding business growth in digital consultancy and technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chatbot & Asset Tracking Application

Notice Description

Consultancy for AI development

Procurement Information

Direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBIQUITY

Further Information

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