Tender: AI Transformation Partner Framework for Borough Council of Gateshead

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Borough Council of Gateshead is seeking a single strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transformation Partner through a closed Framework Agreement to support delivery of its AI transformation programme, beginning with a fixed-price Discovery Phase and with subsequent services procured by individual call-off contracts where required. The Framework is available only to the Council, will appoint one supplier, and has an overall maximum value of £5,000,000 ex VAT across its term; this is the total potential commission value and not a guarantee of expenditure. Tenderers must submit fixed pricing for the Discovery Phase as set out in the Specification and Pricing Schedule, while pricing for further call-off services will be agreed with Gateshead Council prior to each award and will depend on scope, requirements, deliverables and outcomes. As a closed Framework, membership will not be reopened during the term, appointment does not guarantee any minimum work or value, and all services beyond the Discovery Phase are subject to the Council's approval, business need, available funding and agreement of call-off terms and pricing.