--- title: "WAR - Digital Strategic Solutions Delivery Partner." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-08" --- # WAR - Digital Strategic Solutions Delivery Partner. Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694cd.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is actively seeking a Digital Strategic Solutions Delivery Partner to implement AI and automation solutions for council-wide use. This tender, titled "WAR - Digital Strategic Solutions Delivery Partner," falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, and IT services. The procurement is in the tender stage, and it employs the open procedure with a competitive flexible process. Key dates include submission of initial tenders by 3rd June 2026, with further stages planned through to an award expected by 28th July 2026. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 (gross value £2,400,000) and will commence on 14th September 2026, running for two years. The council invites proposals that adhere to UK GDPR and are aligned with the Government's AI Playbook principles. The geographical focus is the UKG1 region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in AI, automation, and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and responsible AI solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in areas like transcription, automated document generation, and digital assistant solutions, such as chatbots, are encouraged to participate. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their prowess through an initial submission, followed by a video presentation and in-depth dialogue, which can be highly advantageous for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market. This project not only offers a lucrative contract but also a platform for contributing to cutting-edge digital transformation in a public sector context. ## Notice Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to procure a delivery partner to implement a suite of core, council-wide artificial intelligence (AI) and automation solutions, in line with our "Digital Strategic Solutions" model. The partner will implement a mechanism by which WCC Clients can access specific tools via WCC's intranet site or other central repository/ hub providing controlled access to AI tools across our services, focusing initially on transcription, automated document generation and report writing, language interpretation and translation, and AI-enabled digital assistant solutions such as chatbots. We are seeking a 2-year contract. The engagement must comply with UK GDPR and all relevant laws and align with the UK Government's AI Playbook principles (e.g. transparency, accountability, fairness, safety, sustainability) for responsible AI use. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The satisfactory performance of the contract may be jeopardised by the following risks, which by their nature, are unable to be addressed in the contract as awarded: The changing needs and requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. Increases or decreases in funding - such as reductions or additions in budget allocations as part of the Council's budget setting processes, or as a consequence of additional funding streams which were unknown at the time of awarding the contract, but which are provided to increase the volume and scope of services delivered. Changes in legislation or national guidance. The identification of additional service recipients, not originally captured by the scope of the contract. Opportunities offered by emerging/new technologies. Materialisation of any of the identified risks may result in a permitted modification under Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract value for this notice has been identified as PS2M. There is currently internal approval to spend up to PS1M initially, but additional spend (up to the PS2M notice value) may be subsequently approved and will form part of the scope of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042559-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 13:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042559-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042559-2026 8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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