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UK 446 - EOL AI Customer Chat Bot

British Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: British Council

Buyer Address: 1 Redman Place, London, UKI41, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Aung Thein

Contact Email: Aung.Thein@britishcouncil.org

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
230000.0 GBP
Gross: 276000.0 GBP
Published
19 Jun 2025, 17:21
Deadline
15 Jul 2025, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

British Council is looking to award to contract to an expert service provided with already tried and tested AI powered Chat bot to support with customer journey on its English Online website.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

Link Description: All information and documents relevant to this opportunity can be found on our e-tender portal

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033868-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 230,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 276,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-05T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2025-12-05T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value. Quality. Methodology. Commercial

Documents

Document Description: All information and documents relevant to this opportunity can be found on our e-tender portal

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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