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Contract for Housing Chatbot Extension

Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, UKC22, NE8 1HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
38760.0 GBP
Published
03 Feb 2026, 14:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
01 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48510000 - Communication software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
FUZZLAB LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Gateshead Council currently uses Fuzzlab's Chatbot for Housing. This contract expires in February 2026, with Fuzzlab Limited being the only supplier able to provide this particular chatbot.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Contract for Housing Chatbot Extension

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