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title: "AI Transformation - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0401b9"
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# AI Transformation - Phase 2

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0401b9

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## Summary

On 8th July 2025, Cheshire East Council, a regional authority in Crewe, United Kingdom, awarded a contract under the CCS G Cloud 14 for the AI Transformation - Phase 2 project, focusing on software packages and information systems. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000, had been initiated as a tender and reached the award stage. Located in the North West England region (UKD6), this selective procurement process with a restricted procedure was covered by GPA regulations. The award went to ICS.AI Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, with the contract valued at £6,334,206, signed the same day.

The completion of this procurement provides businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in software packages and information systems, an opportunity for growth and expansion. Companies possessing innovative AI solutions suitable for public sector transformation initiatives may find this an attractive venture. Moreover, the potential for a 12-month contract extension adds further prospects for businesses seeking sustained collaboration with regional councils in the UK. Such engagements bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing capabilities in delivering specialised industrial transformation projects within the public sector.

## Notice

AI Transformation - Phase 2 for Cheshire East Council

### Lot Information

Alternative Provision - Registered Setting

This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body). This may include Providers who are registered with Ofsted but the category of their registration does not include Learners to whom they are offering Alternative Provision. - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 6 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting

This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is not registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body) - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 7 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Lot 1

CCS G Cloud 14

Options: one 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038070-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,500,000 |
| Lots value | £217,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,446,274 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BLACKPOOL COUNCIL; BOLTON COUNCIL; BURY COUNCIL; CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL; CUMBERLAND COUNCIL; HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL; MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL; OLDHAM COUNCIL; ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SALFORD CITY COUNCIL; SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; ST HELENS COUNCIL; STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TRAFFORD COUNCIL; WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL; WIGAN COUNCIL; WIRRAL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS; ICS.AI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038070-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036984-2025
- 18 Sep 2023 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027532-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- http://www.bury.gov.uk/
- http://www.halton.gov.uk/
- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk
- http://www.salford.gov.uk/
- http://www.sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- http://www.wigan.gov.uk
- https://liverpool.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:549479-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.knowsley.gov.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk/
- https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.tameside.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.warrington.gov.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
- https://www.wirral.gov.uk

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