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04 Aug 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a procurement process for the provision of an online platform titled 'Ask Bexley,' aimed at facilitating consultation and engagement with residents. This project, which falls under the services category, included the use of AI technology to analyse resident responses and integrate offline feedback. The procurement was carried out directly, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract has been awarded to Go Vocal, a supplier based in Brussels, Belgium, and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on the 1st of August 2026, and it spans until the 31st of July 2029 with a total gross value of £69,930.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and digital consultancy, given the focus on technological solutions and community engagement. Companies familiar with local government contracts and public engagement tools are particularly well-suited to succeed in this environment. Additionally, SMEs and businesses offering AI-driven solutions will find fertile ground to expand their services and build partnerships with public sector entities like the London Borough of Bexley. Overall, this tender highlights the importance of innovative digital solutions in enhancing public sector interactions with communities.

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Notice Title

Online Platform

Notice Description

Provide online platform 'Ask Bexley', for consultation and engagement with residents, including using AI to analyse responses and include offline responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073509-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO VOCAL

Further Information

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