---
title: "AI Caseload Weighting Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d00f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# AI Caseload Weighting Tool

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d00f

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, a sub-central government authority in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for an "AI Caseload Weighting Tool" in the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This direct procurement process was completed without competition due to it being below the threshold, with Simpson Associates Information Services Limited from York serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 14 June 2027. The contract value for the term amounts to £74,000, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in providing AI solutions and related support. Firms specialising in consulting and software development can leverage such contracts for growth by establishing strategic partnerships with local councils, thus expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Simpson Associates, which have the requisite expertise in IT services, are ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders, fostering innovation and efficiency in public sector operations across the UK.

## Notice

Cumberland Council intends to award a contract for AI Caseload Weighting Tool. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of one year with the successful tenderer. There are 0 optional extension periods available. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 14.06.2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS74,000 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068785-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068785-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.simpson-associates.co.uk

## Provenance

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