---
title: "AI Drafting Tool For EHCP SEND Trial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06571f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# AI Drafting Tool For EHCP SEND Trial

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06571f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AI Drafting Tool For EHCP SEND Trial" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of software-related services in the UKE32 region. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18th February 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st March 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st August 2026, with a potential six-month extension until 28th February 2027. Conducted through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, the aim is to improve the SEND Service's efficiency and quality using an AI drafting tool.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software services, particularly those with expertise in AI technologies, to contribute to a government-led initiative. Imosphere Ltd, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract without competition, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to engage with public sector contracts that seek innovative solutions to service delivery challenges. Companies specialising in AI, software development, and service improvement solutions may find similar opportunities for collaboration and growth in enhancing public service operations. The procurement method implies the contract was awarded based on unique capabilities, offering insightful strategic growth paths for niche technology providers.

## Notice

To drive service improvement, the SEND Service is seeking this tool to enhance the quality and speed of EHCP production. At this stage the service is looking to establish whether an AI drafting tool is suitable, secure and will improve their service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014798-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014798-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014798-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://www.imosphere.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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