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003918 - Contract for AI Enabled Reaction Software to support the effective delivery of Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Durham County Council · Local authority
In brief
Durham County Council has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 14 bids per contract for this buyer (from 81 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Procurement of an AI-enabled redaction solution to support Subject Access Request (SAR) handling. The solution is intended to improve the efficiency, consistency, auditability and resilience of the redaction process, reducing manual effort and supporting the management of complex file types. Any implementation would operate alongside appropriate human oversight, quality assurance and governance controls. Market research indicates that a developing supplier market exists, providing the opportunity for a range of viable solutions. The next stage will involve market engagement to refine requirements, assess supplier capability, develop a detailed specification, and confirm costs, governance arrangements and implementation considerations.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083466-2026
About the buyer
Durham County CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
267Awards
159Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Access UK Limited2 contracts
- Adam Matthew Digital Limited1 contract
- Aryza UK Services Limited1 contract
- Changing Social Ltd1 contract
- Civica UK Limited1 contract
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From notice 083466-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.