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title: "AI Conversational Chatbot"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f230c015-cbee-4176-89b2-b39f390c91cd"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# AI Conversational Chatbot

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f230c015-cbee-4176-89b2-b39f390c91cd

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for an AI Conversational Chatbot, focusing on e-triage applications. Classified under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000), this contract is valued at £133,500 and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the award stage was finalised on 3rd June 2025. The chatbot is to be delivered in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, located in Lincoln, England, is represented by John Thornton as the contact point.

The award to Limbic Limited opens doors for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those able to provide advanced AI solutions tailored for healthcare. While this specific contract was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of similar scale that focus on niche technologies within the healthcare sector could find collaboration opportunities with organisations seeking innovative digital solutions. The procurement process exemplifies the potential for tech companies that are adept at navigating framework agreements to enhance their portfolios in the rapidly evolving domain of healthcare technology.

## Notice

AI conversational chatbot for e-triage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7cbb12-2dd2-4192-9eeb-251e5d81a3dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,500 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7cbb12-2dd2-4192-9eeb-251e5d81a3dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7cbb12-2dd2-4192-9eeb-251e5d81a3dd
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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