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title: "Programme Activate - Ask Bobbi - AI Agent"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Programme Activate - Ask Bobbi - AI Agent

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83d76a3d-747d-4854-a59a-85c61961aad5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England, involves the purchase and deployment of the "Ask Bobbi" AI Agent through Softcat Plc. This falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services’ Digital Workspace Solutions Framework 2 using a selective method. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the award being made active on 28th April 2026. The contract spans from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2029, with the total contract value amounting to £330,623.36. Service delivery will be in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement contract opens up substantial opportunities for businesses involved in AI and digital solution deployment, particularly those that excel in software programming and consultation. While small or voluntary organisations may not have been the primary focus for this contract, large enterprises with capabilities in AI agent technology and framework-based service provision are well-suited to compete. Businesses that are capable of leveraging existing frameworks to provide innovative digital workspace solutions stand to gain meaningful growth opportunities by aligning with public sector technological transformation initiatives like this one led by Lancashire Constabulary.

## Notice

Purchase and deploy of Ask Bobbi AI Agent via Softcat through the NHS Shared Business Services, Digital Workspace Solutions Framework 2, for the period 30th April 2026 - 29th April 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27024fa8-e9a9-4240-89e0-bb505aeb52ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,623 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,623 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27024fa8-e9a9-4240-89e0-bb505aeb52ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27024fa8-e9a9-4240-89e0-bb505aeb52ae
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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