Tenders/D159PA - AI Digital Guidance & Support Platform - Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire

D159PA - AI Digital Guidance & Support Platform - Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire

Essex County Council

Published: Nov 13, 2026

Updated: Nov 13, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services, information and communication technology and social protection sectors, with a focus on Pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Essex County Council is procuring an AI-powered Recovery Support Assistant, delivered through WhatsApp and web, that supports people affected by drug and alcohol use, including people with complex needs, through their recovery. This is to sit alongside the Buyer's existing services and does not replace them. We are looking to understand the capability of the market to ensure our specification is achievable, as well as delivering the needs of our residents in need of help. The service users will be residents of Essex affected by drug and/or alcohol use, including people with complex needs. This service will be for those 18 years and older initially. There is no limit on the number of service users.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107816-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Essex County Council

Essex County Council has issued 239 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 163 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Essex County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 107816-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.