Framework for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transformation Partner
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0603c1 · Gateshead Borough Council
Open until 7 December 2026, estimated value £5,000,000.
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Description
The Contracting Authority is procuring a single strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transformation Partner through the establishment of a Closed Framework Agreement. The Framework will be available solely for use by the Borough Council of Gateshead (the Council) and may not be accessed by any other contracting authority or third-party organisation. A single Supplier will be appointed to the Framework following completion of this procurement process. The appointed Supplier will support the Council in delivering its AI transformation programme through an initial Discovery Phase and, where required, subsequent services awarded through individual call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will have an overall maximum value of £5,000,000 ex VAT over its term. This figure represents the total potential value of all services that may be commissioned under the Framework and does not constitute a guarantee of expenditure. Tenderers are required to submit fixed pricing for the Discovery Phase as detailed within this Specification and the associated Pricing Schedule (Schedule D). Pricing for any subsequent services commissioned under individual call-off contr…
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 105790-2026 | 6 November 2026 |
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- The submission deadline is 7 December 2026, 16:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £5,000,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Gateshead Borough Council (United Kingdom).
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