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AI Caseload Weighting Tool

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, a sub-central government authority in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for an "AI Caseload Weighting Tool" in the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This direct procurement process was completed without competition due to it being below the threshold, with Simpson Associates Information Services Limited from York serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 14 June 2027. The contract value for the term amounts to £74,000, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in providing AI solutions and related support. Firms specialising in consulting and software development can leverage such contracts for growth by establishing strategic partnerships with local councils, thus expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Simpson Associates, which have the requisite expertise in IT services, are ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders, fostering innovation and efficiency in public sector operations across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Caseload Weighting Tool

Notice Description

Cumberland Council intends to award a contract for AI Caseload Weighting Tool. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of one year with the successful tenderer. There are 0 optional extension periods available. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 14.06.2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS74,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d00f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068785-2026
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
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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