MoJ · production

AICE Chatbot "Nova"

"FAQ Chatbot for MOJ/HMPPS Resourcing."

Publicly known

  • Owner: MoJ
  • Vendor: Nice Systems LTD, Route101 LTD

Undisclosed

  • Model architecture
  • Model performance benchmarks
  • Training data provenance

Who is actually being paid

Supplier arrangement · described jointly for all 2 suppliers

Role

Both NiCE & Route101 were contracted to develop the tool in conjunction with TBS Resourcing. Backend configuration completed by both third parties. Training & Guidance were provided and building of the chat bot was completed internally by TBS Resourcing. NiCE provide cloud hosting for the Chatbot itself, and Route101 provide cloud hosting for the Chat widget deployed on TBS Resourcing websites.

Procurement procedure

NICE went through a competitive selection process and are a preferred supplier utilised for a range of SaaS capabilities. We have a Master Partner Agreement (MPA) in place but will also contract discretely depending on specific requirements. Route101 are a sub-contractor via NICE, as the implementation partner.

Data access terms

NiCE are the SaaS supplier of the platform where the chatbot is hosted. Access by third party is restricted to employees assigned to our account with the relavent permissions and security controls. Route101 access limited to scope of implementation, with employees assigned to account with relevent permissions and security controls.

Nice Systems LTD

03403044

Verified at Companies House · checked 4 November 2026

Registered as NICE SYSTEMS UK LIMITED · Active · incorporated 1997

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Route101 LTD

08325675

Verified at Companies House · checked 4 November 2026

Registered as ROUTE 101 LIMITED · Active · incorporated 2012

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Source: ATRS record · last updated Wed Sep 09 2026