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Published 11 May 2026, 16:37 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Chatbot · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Somerset Council (Local council)

Below threshold - without competition
Awarded value£38,586published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 11 May 2026no call for competition
Awarded to Barbour Logic Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Barbour logic Chatbot has been developed to streamline and enhance customer interactions by providing immediate, accurate responses to queries. Leveraging advanced natural language processing, the Chatbot aims to improve service delivery, reduce operational pressures, and support organisational efficiency. Its implementation reflects a commitment to digital transformation, ensuring that users benefit from accessible, reliable information while freeing up valuable staff resources to focus on more complex tasks. Background research identified growing demand for automated solutions within customer service environments, particularly in sectors where prompt and consistent guidance is essential. The Barbour logic Chatbot has been designed to address these needs, aligning with strategic objectives for improved service quality and operational resilience. This initiative supports broader aims of risk avoidance and cost savings, whilst delivering a modern digital solution to meet legislative and organisational requirements. This 12 month trial was approved by a non key decision and signed by Mike O'Dowd Jones

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - without competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
11 May 2026, 16:37 BST
Last source update
11 May 2026, 16:37 BST
Authority reference
C1001020
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-043186
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
South West (UKK23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06961b Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    11 May 2026, 16:37 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £38,5861 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 11 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Barbour Logic LimitedSME£38,586 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Chatbot · Barbour Logic LimitedSME

    Signed
    11 May 2026
    Value
    £38,586
    Period
    25 May 2026 – 25 May 2027
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Somerset Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PPGC-1434-MQPJ County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, South West, TA1 4DYContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • BARBOUR LOGIC LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05098036GB-PPON: PXPD-1181-GJVP St James' Hall, Mill Road, Lancing, South East, BN15 0PTContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender