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# Chatbot

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/chatbot-ocds-h6vhtk-06961b). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Somerset Council: "Chatbot". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Somerset Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/somerset-council-ons-e06000066)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - without competition
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKK23
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £38,586 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/chatbot-ocds-h6vhtk-06961b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06961b`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/chatbot-ocds-h6vhtk-06961b#tl-md)

## 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

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 72222300
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **BARBOUR LOGIC LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-96281`
  - Value: £38,586 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Chatbot (active)
  - Signed Value: £38,586
  - Signed Date: 10/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043186-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-11T15:37:20.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T04:40:56.120Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06961b