Scope
Reference
SOL30245
Description
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) require a partner to support the Council in understanding where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can deliver practical and measurable improvements across key service areas. To achieve this, SMBC are seeking a provider who can deliver a structured approach to identify processes that are suitable for AI enabled efficiencies, with the intention of reducing cost pressures and improving service delivery by focusing on the areas with the greatest potential impact, enabled efficiencies, with the intention of reducing cost pressures and improving service delivery by focusing on the areas with the greatest potential impact.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 8 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
Contract locations
- UKG32 - Solihull
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 February 2026
Engagement process description
This is a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise. SMBC are undertaking this pre-market engagement (PME) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current capabilities, innovations, delivery approaches and best practices available within the supplier community. This early dialogue will help us refine our requirements, validate our assumptions, and ensure that any future procurement is shaped by an informed view of what the market can deliver.
The PME questionnaire submission deadline is COP on 25th February 2026 via SMBC Sourcing to Contract platform Atamis https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWC-7578-LYDG
The Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
Email: procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Website: https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government