AI Transformation - Phase 2

Opportunity overview

AI Transformation - Phase 2 for Cheshire East Council

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Gamma Network Solutions

Matched by number

Contract value: £112.1k
Awarded: Not supplied
Contract signed: 29 Jun 2025
Award ID: 036984-2025-C2944-1
Status: active
Identifier: GB-COH 6783485
Location: London, UKI, United Kingdom

ICS.AI Ltd

Matched by number

Contract value: £6.3m
Awarded: Not supplied
Contract signed: 7 Jul 2025
Award ID: 038070-2025-1
Status: active
Identifier: GB-COH 11346801
Location: Basingstoke, England,, UKJ, RG24 8AG, United Kingdom

Classification

CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

CCS G Cloud 14Value not stated
Alternative Provision - Registered Setting£125m
Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting£92.5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: G Cloud Service ID 504783493771335
Status: complete
Has Recurrence: No
Procurement Method: selective
Main Procurement Category: goods
How to submit: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ↗
Procurement Method Details: Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0024
Scheme: CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier: 9,999,999

Tender Period

Ends: 18 Oct 2023, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms: Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision: All suppliers will be required to hold the appropriate registrations for the areas of work they intend bidding for e.g. OFSTED or equivalent Registration, DfE or equivalent Registration, etc.

Classification

Id: 48000000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Software package and information systems

Submission terms

Languages

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 6
Title: Alternative Provision - Registered Setting
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: No
Description: This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body). This may include Providers who are registered with Ofsted but the category of their registration does not include Learners to whom they are offering Alternative Provision. - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 6 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Value

Amount: 125,000,000
Currency: GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days: 2,610

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 2

Id: 7
Title: Alternative Provision - Unregistered Setting
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: No
Description: This LOT is added to the following: North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System The Services required under the terms of this Contract shall support the needs of Learners of primary school age up to 25, including those with Special Educational Needs. Alternative Provision where the Provider is not registered with Ofsted (or equivalent body) - Each Service shall be able to take learners in accordance with their Statement of Purpose. - The provision must be able to meet the needs of the individual learners as described in their referral form and/or in an Education, Health and Care Plan. - In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract - The North West local authorities are committed to collaboration, co-production and best practice with Parents/ Carers and Providers, to ensure the regional contract remains fit for purpose. This Flexible Purchasing System will be regularly reviewed by the North West Regional Governance Group to ensure that the required outcomes are being delivered and further developments and innovation are included Additional information: This LOT is LOT 7 on the North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System Access can be found at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN505426

Value

Amount: 92,500,000
Currency: GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days: 2,610

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 3

Id: 1
Status: cancelled
Has Options: Yes
Description: CCS G Cloud 14

Options

Description: one 12 month extension

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: price

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 6
Related Lot: 6

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKD

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 80000000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Education and training services

Item 2

Id: 7
Related Lot: 7

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKD

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 80000000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Education and training services

Item 3

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKD6

Entry 2

Region: UKD6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 48000000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Software package and information systems

Published documents

Entry 1

Id: economic
Document Type: economicSelectionCriteria

Entry 2

Id: technical
Document Type: technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Id: GB-FTS-38503
Name: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD62
Locality: SANDBACH
Postal Code: CW111HZ
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: WESTFIELDS

Details

Url: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ↗
Buyer Profile: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Id: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme: TED_CA_TYPE
Description: Regional or local authority

Entry 2

Id: 01
Scheme: COFOG
Description: General public services

Identifier

Legal Name: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
No Identifier Rationale: soleTrader

Contact

Url: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ↗
Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1270686973

Organisation 2

Id: GB-FTS-65870
Name: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Blackburn
Postal Code: BB2 1DH
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: partnership

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 3

Id: GB-FTS-92861
Name: Blackpool Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Blackpool
Postal Code: FY1 3AH
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Blackpool Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 4

Id: GB-FTS-92862
Name: Bolton Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Bolton
Postal Code: BL1 1RU
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Bolton Council
No Identifier Rationale: partnership

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 5

Id: GB-FTS-86316
Name: Bury Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Bury
Postal Code: BL9 0SW
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.bury.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Bury Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 6

Id: GB-FTS-92863
Name: Cheshire West and Chester Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Chester
Postal Code: CH1 2NP
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Cheshire West and Chester Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 7

Id: GB-FTS-92864
Name: Cumberland Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Carlisle
Postal Code: CA1 1RZ
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Cumberland Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 8

Id: GB-FTS-92865
Name: Westmorland and Furness Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Penrith
Postal Code: CA11 7QF
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Westmorland and Furness Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 9

Id: GB-FTS-92866
Name: Halton Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Widnes
Postal Code: WA8 7QF
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.halton.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Halton Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 10

Id: GB-FTS-75119
Name: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Huyton
Postal Code: L36 9UX
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 11

Id: GB-FTS-3217
Name: Lancashire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Preston
Postal Code: PR1 8XJ
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Lancashire County Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 12

Id: GB-FTS-75120
Name: Liverpool City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Liverpool
Postal Code: L1 6BW
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://liverpool.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Liverpool City Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 13

Id: GB-FTS-75121
Name: Manchester City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Manchester
Postal Code: M32 0TH
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Manchester City Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 14

Id: GB-FTS-33306
Name: Oldham Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Oldham
Postal Code: OL1 1UT
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Oldham Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 15

Id: GB-FTS-1134
Name: Rochdale Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Rochdale
Postal Code: OL16 1XU
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Rochdale Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 16

Id: GB-FTS-16276
Name: Salford City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Swinton
Postal Code: M27 5AW
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.salford.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Salford City Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 17

Id: GB-FTS-75122
Name: St Helens Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: St Helens
Postal Code: WA10 1HF
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: St Helens Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 18

Id: GB-FTS-75123
Name: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Bootle
Postal Code: L20 7AE
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.sefton.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 19

Id: GB-FTS-75124
Name: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Stockport
Postal Code: SK1 3XE
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 20

Id: GB-FTS-92867
Name: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Ashton Under Lyme
Postal Code: OL6 6BH
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.tameside.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 21

Id: GB-FTS-92868
Name: Trafford Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Stretford
Postal Code: M32 0TH
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Trafford Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 22

Id: GB-FTS-75127
Name: Warrington Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Warrington
Postal Code: WA1 1JX
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.warrington.gov.uk/ ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Warrington Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 23

Id: GB-FTS-75128
Name: Wigan Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Wigan
Postal Code: WN1 1YN
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: http://www.wigan.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Wigan Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 24

Id: GB-FTS-75129
Name: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD
Locality: Birkenhead
Postal Code: CH41 5EU
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Url: https://www.wirral.gov.uk ↗

Identifier

Legal Name: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Tracy Roberts
Email: tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Organisation 25

Id: GB-FTS-92
Name: Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality: London
Country Name: United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name: Royal Courts of Justice

Organisation 26

Id: GB-FTS-140931
Name: Cheshire East Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKD62
Locality: Crewe
Postal Code: CW12JZ
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Delamere House, Delamere Street

Details

Url: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Id: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme: TED_CA_TYPE
Description: Regional or local authority

Entry 2

Id: 01
Scheme: COFOG
Description: General public services

Identifier

Legal Name: Cheshire East Council
No Identifier Rationale: notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name: Simon Hagan
Email: simon.hagan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1270686974

Organisation 27

Id: GB-COH-6783485
Name: Gamma Network Solutions

Roles

supplier

Address

Region: UKI
Locality: London
Country Name: United Kingdom

Details

Scale: large

Identifier

Id: 6783485
Scheme: GB-COH
Legal Name: Gamma Network Solutions

Organisation 28

Id: GB-FTS-88
Name: Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality: London
Postal Code: WC2A 2LL
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Strand

Identifier

Legal Name: Royal Courts of Justice

Organisation 29

Id: GB-COH-11346801
Name: ICS.AI Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region: UKJ
Locality: Basingstoke, England,
Postal Code: RG24 8AG
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Grove House Lutyens Close, Lychpit,

Details

Scale: sme

Identifier

Id: 11346801
Scheme: GB-COH
Legal Name: ICS.AI Ltd

Organisation 30

Id: GB-FTS-5790
Name: The Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality: London
Postal Code: WC2A 2LL
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Strand

Identifier

Legal Name: The Royal Courts of Justice

Award information

Award 1

Id: 036984-2025-C2944-1
Status: active

Suppliers

Supplier 1

Id: GB-COH-6783485
Name: Gamma Network Solutions

Related lots

Award 2

Id: 038070-2025-1
Status: active

Suppliers

Supplier 1

Id: GB-COH-11346801
Name: ICS.AI Ltd

Related lots

Contracts and changes

Entry 1

Id: 036984-2025-C2944-1
Status: active
Award ID: 036984-2025-C2944-1
Date Signed: 30 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount: 112,068
Currency: GBP

Entry 2

Id: 038070-2025-1
Status: active
Award ID: 038070-2025-1
Date Signed: 8 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount: 6,334,206
Currency: GBP

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Crewe · UKD62 · CW12JZ · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD
Delivery location · UKD6

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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