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Chatbot

Somerset Council · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 02:15.

Opportunity overview

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

Awarded to

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BARBOUR LOGIC LIMITED

Matched by number
Contract value
£38.6k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
10 May 2026
Including VAT
£46.3k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05098036
Location
Lancing, UKJ27, BN15 0PT, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

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
C1001020
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Somerset Council
Id
GB-PPON-PPGC-1434-MQPJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPGC-1434-MQPJ

Address

Street Address
County Hall, The Crescent
Locality
Taunton
Postal Code
TA1 4DY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK23

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
BARBOUR LOGIC LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-05098036

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05098036

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXPD-1181-GJVP

Address

Street Address
St James' Hall, Mill Road
Locality
Lancing
Postal Code
BN15 0PT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ27

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05098036
Name
BARBOUR LOGIC LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Title
Chatbot
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Date Signed
11 May 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
25 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
25 May 2027, 23:59

Value

Including VAT
46,304
Amount
38,586
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
043186-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 May 2026, 16:37
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Taunton · UKK23 · TA1 4DY · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 043186-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·