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Artificial Intelligence Return on Investment Business Case

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed a procurement process for an "Artificial Intelligence Return on Investment Business Case". This contract, located in the Renfrewshire Council area (UKM83), falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting AI readiness and improvement opportunities. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure under the selective method. The award notice, dated 3rd July 2025, confirms that the contract was awarded to ICS.AI Ltd, with the contract being signed on 17th June 2025, valued at £100,000. This project involves strategic workshops, data analysis, and AI trials to enhance efficiency and service delivery for Renfrewshire Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI strategy and implementation, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions that increase organisational efficiency and service quality. Companies with expertise in AI development, financial validation, and creating comprehensive roadmaps for technology adoption would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The successful execution of this tender illustrates how businesses can expand their service offerings to public sector clients by leveraging frameworks such as the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 to streamline contract processes.

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Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Return on Investment Business Case

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council's require a service provider to evaluate the Council's current AI readiness, to identify opportunities for AI improvements and to develop a structured roadmap for AI adoption. Through a series of workshops, data analysis, and AI trials, the assessment shall provide the Council with a clear understanding of how AI solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. The project will include stakeholder engagement, financial validation, solution demonstrations, and a business case development, culminating in a detailed assessment report and final presentation to senior leadership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award a Call-Off Contract for the Provision of an Automated Assistant for Customer Services to AICS.AI Ltd, in accordance to the award procedure under Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13.. Following the Framework Award Procedure (Schedule 5) and the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Lots 1-3 Customer Guidance Buying Process the Council followed the Step process and searched terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803355
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533859
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS.AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533859
    Artificial Intelligence Return on Investment Business Case - Renfrewshire Council's require a service provider to evaluate the Council's current AI readiness, to identify opportunities for AI improvements and to develop a structured roadmap for AI adoption. Through a series of workshops, data analysis, and AI trials, the assessment shall provide the Council with a clear understanding of how AI solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. The project will include stakeholder engagement, financial validation, solution demonstrations, and a business case development, culminating in a detailed assessment report and final presentation to senior leadership.

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