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Provision of AI Software - RfQ

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Provision of AI Software - RfQ" has been completed by the London Borough of Camden, a regional authority in the UK. This initiative falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was limited, awarded without prior publication due to specific regulatory criteria. The contract was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, with the final agreement signed on 12 June 2026. Located within the United Kingdom, this procurement followed the classification scheme CELEX under the legal basis of Directive 32014L0024.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in IT services, such as software development and AI solutions. Businesses specialising in consulting, internet, and software support services would find this tender particularly suitable. The tender was awarded based on price criteria, with an overall competitive bid environment. Although it was a limited procedure, engaging in such tenders, especially with local authorities, could leverage large-scale contracts and expand a company's portfolio in the burgeoning AI sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of AI Software - RfQ

Notice Description

AI software

Procurement Information

Contract was awarded under PCR15

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c82e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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