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title: "Innovation pilot 1"
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# Innovation pilot 1

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac6ae0f5-ec37-4f23-aa0c-6e59c73eb690

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Innovation pilot 1," a project exploring the deployment of Voice Automation using Amazon Connect. This procurement falls under the Computer equipment and supplies industry category. The award stage was finalised on 1st October 2024, and the contract runs from 14th October 2024 to 23rd November 2024 in Northampton (postcode NN1 1ED). The procurement method used was the open procedure (below threshold), enabling broad participation. The total contract value is £55,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in voice automation and computer equipment solutions to showcase their innovation capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such open procurement processes, which foster inclusive competition. Partnering with organisations like Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, who were awarded this contract, can further help in establishing credibility and promoting business growth in technology-driven projects.

## Notice

Pilot to explore deployment of Voice Automation using Amazon Connect

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3232a89e-24da-4fc6-a0de-601db15178c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 23 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3232a89e-24da-4fc6-a0de-601db15178c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3232a89e-24da-4fc6-a0de-601db15178c1
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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