Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-88c0-71ee-a3cf-72d7768e23e7/ai-proof-of-concept-essex-connector pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AI Proof of Concept - Essex Connector [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Aug 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to create a single 'digital front door' under the project name CO0541 Essex Connector, that will connect residents and businesses with Essex based employment, training, and skills opportunities. Using conventional automation as well as Artificial Intelligence, Essex Connector will deliver Careers Information Advice and Guidance along with personalised recommendations relevant to users' interests and requirements. Essex Connector will also seek to streamline access into employment and skills opportunities by creating talent pools for employers and providers alike. The full specification of the tool is currently being devised but at present the following are aspects that we strive to incorporate within the solution: • AI-led Careers IAG 'careers co-pilot' • Careers Quiz • Skills & qualification Integration/Analysis • Employer Profiles and Spotlights • Development of an Essex Talent Pool It is our current intention that the connector is procured as a fully managed technology solution with a technology provider engaged to develop, implement and provide ongoing hosting and updates/developments of the product. The approach will be to identify the right partner to assist us with running a proof of concept (POC), allowing us to explore and understand what is possible prior to implementing a final lager scale solution. Attached to this Early Engagement Notice, you will find a survey that will help us to understand the shape of the market. Read full description ## CPV classification Software package and information systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0e9910d0-08ad-4d0d-9885-8cb799fa581f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Essex County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) [Sector More Software packages & information systems tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems) ## More tenders like this [Software package and information systems – Smart život a služby v meste Liptovský Mikuláš · Mesto Liptovský Mikuláš · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b56-73a0-8eb6-a47a2de359b0/slovakia-software-package-and-information-systems-smart-zivot-a-sluzby-v-mes) [Servers – Dodávka Cisco Catalyst Center · Ústav organické chemie a biochemie AV ČR, v. v. i. · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9f50-7023-a3e7-14aa2b5fbe03/czechia-servers-dodavka-cisco-catalyst-center) [Software package and information systems – System wykrywania anomalii w ruchu SMTP w oparciu o Self-Learning AI · Narodowy Bank Polski · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6291-7294-b080-d589aa9cf0c0/poland-software-package-and-information-systems-system-wykrywania-anomalii-w) [Software package and information systems – AutoDesk Lizenzen · Hamburger Energienetze GmbH · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63e1-72f3-8854-0907e37f21fa/germany-software-package-and-information-systems-autodesk-lizenzen) [IT software package – Dostawa pakietów subskrypcji Microsoft albo pakietów równoważnych · Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy Główny Inspektorat Pracy · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-98e4-702f-a918-9b94f1198862/poland-it-software-package-dostawa-pakietow-subskrypcji-microsoft-albo-pakie) [Servers – Ausschreibung CITRIX Wartungsverlängerung ab 2027 · Hannoversche Informationstechnologien AöR / hannIT · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-615c-713f-93e6-da09a76b2c98/germany-servers-ausschreibung-citrix-wartungsverlangerung-ab-2027)