Issue details

GMP have used Chorus software for a number of years and indeed it was initially a joint development between GMP and Chorus Intelligence Limited. In August 2024, GMP issued a Prior Information Notice to understand whether any supplier could provide additional capabilities beyond the current software capabilities. GMP received presentations from several organisations, but there were no products available and whilst suppliers were willing to develop tools, this was at considerable cost to GMP. Only Chorus offered to enhance existing functionality for free and at no cost\risk to GMP.

A short contract is recommended to understand whether Chorus Intelligence Limited can deliver the required capabilities, but also because future costs are unknown. Licence costs will be stable, but the Artificial Intelligence being developed may incur costly processing charges. Whilst Chorus will bear these costs for the initial development period, GMP need to understand if the resultant product will be value for money.