Official UK procurement notice
AI³ Delivery Partners Project - Lot 3: AI Operations
Authority: Department for Business & Trade (Central government)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis Contract between the Buyer and the Supplier is for the supply of Deliverables through the sourcing of specialist expertise to support the delivery of the Buyer’s Digital, Data and Technology team’s development of its ‘AI³ model, which aims to identify, test, develop and evaluate use cases for applying artificial intelligence within the Department for Business and Trade. This Contract relates to Lot 3: AI Operations, consisting of the maintenance, scaling, and operationalisation of AI solutions.
- How the procedure runs: This will be a competitive flexible procedure to award 3 lots where each lot aligns to a delivery element of the AI³ Delivery Partners Project. There will be 3 stages for each lot. Suppliers may only submit a tender for one lot. A single Supplier can only win one lot. Suppliers are unable to subcontract on a second lot should they be the lead supplier or subcontracter on one lot, therefore are unable to bid for multiple lots. All suppliers must first register on Jaggaer via the link provided in this notice to access the Invitation to Particpate (ITP) Procurement Document before considering the below three stages that comprise the Procurement. The three stages are: 1. A participation stage. This will include compliance checks, applying exclusion grounds and assessment of responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including Conditions of Participation, listed Appendx F of the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document, which all Suppliers are required to complete in accordance with the instructions contained in the ITP document. Suppliers who meet the stage 1 (Participation) requirements outlined in that PSQ and the ITP shall be invited to submit a tender. The ITP document can be found on Jaggaer under Project Reference PR_4965 2. A Weighted VFM assessment stage. Stage 2 will commence with the issue of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to all Suppliers who have met the stage 1 (Participation) set out in the PSQ. The Invitation to Tender shall contain detailed award criteria, an accompanying scoring methodology and the stage 2 assessment methodology. In summary, the following assessment methodology will be used for each lot (with each lot being a separate assessment): • Each Supplier’s response to the stage 2 quality award criteria shall be assessed and a quality score given. • Each Supplier’s completion of a pricing schedule that comprises rates grouped into both buckets weighted on likelihood of use, and tiers based on volume discounts (i.e., length of a project). These shall be assessed and a total evaluated cost given from the sum of the weighted bucket costs. • The formula set out below shall be used to give a Weighted Value for Money Index score. Weighted Value for Money Index=Quality Score ^ (Quality Weighting/Price Weighting)/Total Evaluated Cost The quality weighting/price weighting (as applied as per the formula above) for each lot shall be as follows: Lot 1: 60%/40% Lot 2: 60%/40% Lot 3: 60%/40% For each lot, the five Suppliers with the highest weighted value for money index score for each lot shall be taken forward to stage 3 3. PQP stage Stage 3 shall commence with the issue of a supplementary Invitation to Tender to the five highest scoring Suppliers for each lot in stage 2. The supplementary Invitation to Tender shall contain a scenario that will be referred to in the award criteria. The stage 3 award criteria, accompanying scoring methodology and assessment methodology will each be set out in detail in the supplementary Invitation to Tender. In summary, the following assessment methodology will be used for each lot (with each lot being a separate assessment): • Each shortlisted Supplier’s response to the weighted scenario based award criteria shall be assessed and a scenario quality score given. • The social value policy outcomes used for this Procurement shall be ○ Skills for growth: supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps, and employment ○ Training for those who face barriers to employment . Each shortlisted Supplier’s response to the weighted social value criteria shall be assessed and the score added to the scenario quality score to give a total quality score. Each shortlisted Supplier will be asked to price the scenario, using a set pricing schedule provided by the Authority. Prices used by the Supplier must be in line with those submitted in the pricing schedule at stage 2. The completed stage 3 pricing schedule will give a total “price to be evaluated. The formula below shall be used to give a price per quality point: Price per Quality Point (PQP) Score = Price to be Evaluated / Quality Score The Supplier with the lowest PQP Score for each lot at the end of stage 3 shall be awarded the contract for that lot. A further check for excluded or excludable Suppliers will be conducted prior to award of any Contract.
CPV: Systems and technical consultancy services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£9,000,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them · same conditions of participation on every lotLot #1AI LabAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
All suppliers that selected this lot that meet the Participation requirements set out in the PSQ and ITP shall be issued the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Stage 2. The top 5 highest Weighted Value for Money Index scores for each lot from Stage 2 will be taken forward to Stage 3 and issued the Supplementary Invitation to Tender (sITT).
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in Question 13 of the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Participate document (ITP). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 13.b or 13.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 13.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier’s ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 13.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 13.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.
Associated Suppliers
Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q13.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Minimum Credit Ratings
Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q13.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Financial Indicators
If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Supplier meet at least two of the three financial indicators. Please refer to Q13.c of the PSQ in the ITP.
Core Supplier Information
Suppliers must confirm that their Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date, and be prepared to provide it if requested. Please refer to Q13.d of the PSQ in the ITP.
Insurance
Suppliers must confirm whether they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to award of the contract, the level of insurance cover indicated in Q15 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Legal Capacity
Suppliers must confirm that they have, or will have by the time of Contract award, the necessary human and technical resources to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to protect the rights of data subjects. Please refer to Q17.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Additionally, suppliers must provide details of the technical facilities and measures (including systems and processes) they have in place, or will have in place by Contract award, to ensure compliance with UK data protection law and the protection of data subject rights. Please refer to Q17.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
- Technical & professional ability
As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITP. These questions assess the supplier’s ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, comply with modern slavery legislation, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.
Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q18 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether there is an actual, perceived or potential Contract Conflict of Interest which could impact on the duties owed under the relevant Contract. Please refer to Q21.a of the PSQ in the ITP. If there is a conflict, the supplier must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, confidentiality agreements, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q21.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they are a ‘relevant commercial organisation’ and are compliant with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, or alternatively provide a link to an equivalent statement if applicable. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they and any Intended Subcontractor have Cyber Essentials Plus certification (or equivalent), or evidence that certification will be achieved prior to Contract commencement. Suppliers must confirm that they and any intended Subcontractor will comply with ISO27001. Please refer to Q32 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q33 of the PSQ in the ITP.
If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q34 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Lot #2AI FactoryAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
All suppliers that selected this lot that meet the Participation requirements set out in the PSQ and ITP shall be issued the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Stage 2. The top 5 highest Weighted Value for Money Index scores for each lot from Stage 2 will be taken forward to Stage 3 and issued the Supplementary Invitation to Tender (sITT).
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in Question 13 of the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Participate document (ITP). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 13.b or 13.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 13.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier’s ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 13.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 13.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.
Associated Suppliers
Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q13.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Minimum Credit Ratings
Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q13.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Financial Indicators
If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Supplier meet at least two of the three financial indicators. Please refer to Q13.c of the PSQ in the ITP.
Core Supplier Information
Suppliers must confirm that their Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date, and be prepared to provide it if requested. Please refer to Q13.d of the PSQ in the ITP.
Insurance
Suppliers must confirm whether they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to award of the contract, the level of insurance cover indicated in Q15 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Legal Capacity
Suppliers must confirm that they have, or will have by the time of Contract award, the necessary human and technical resources to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to protect the rights of data subjects. Please refer to Q17.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Additionally, suppliers must provide details of the technical facilities and measures (including systems and processes) they have in place, or will have in place by Contract award, to ensure compliance with UK data protection law and the protection of data subject rights. Please refer to Q17.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
- Technical & professional ability
As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITP. These questions assess the supplier’s ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, comply with modern slavery legislation, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.
Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q18 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether there is an actual, perceived or potential Contract Conflict of Interest which could impact on the duties owed under the relevant Contract. Please refer to Q21.a of the PSQ in the ITP. If there is a conflict, the supplier must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, confidentiality agreements, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q21.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they are a ‘relevant commercial organisation’ and are compliant with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, or alternatively provide a link to an equivalent statement if applicable. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they and any Intended Subcontractor have Cyber Essentials Plus certification (or equivalent), or evidence that certification will be achieved prior to Contract commencement. Suppliers must confirm that they and any intended Subcontractor will comply with ISO27001. Please refer to Q32 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q33 of the PSQ in the ITP.
If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q34 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Lot #3AI OperationsAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
All suppliers that selected this lot that meet the Participation requirements set out in the PSQ and ITP shall be issued the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Stage 2. The top 5 highest Weighted Value for Money Index scores for each lot from Stage 2 will be taken forward to Stage 3 and issued the Supplementary Invitation to Tender (sITT).
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in Question 13 of the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Participate document (ITP). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 13.b or 13.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 13.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier’s ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 13.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 13.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.
Associated Suppliers
Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q13.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Minimum Credit Ratings
Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q13.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Financial Indicators
If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Supplier meet at least two of the three financial indicators. Please refer to Q13.c of the PSQ in the ITP.
Core Supplier Information
Suppliers must confirm that their Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date, and be prepared to provide it if requested. Please refer to Q13.d of the PSQ in the ITP.
Insurance
Suppliers must confirm whether they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to award of the contract, the level of insurance cover indicated in Q15 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Legal Capacity
Suppliers must confirm that they have, or will have by the time of Contract award, the necessary human and technical resources to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to protect the rights of data subjects. Please refer to Q17.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Additionally, suppliers must provide details of the technical facilities and measures (including systems and processes) they have in place, or will have in place by Contract award, to ensure compliance with UK data protection law and the protection of data subject rights. Please refer to Q17.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
- Technical & professional ability
As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITP. These questions assess the supplier’s ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, comply with modern slavery legislation, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.
Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q18 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether there is an actual, perceived or potential Contract Conflict of Interest which could impact on the duties owed under the relevant Contract. Please refer to Q21.a of the PSQ in the ITP. If there is a conflict, the supplier must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, confidentiality agreements, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q21.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they are a ‘relevant commercial organisation’ and are compliant with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, or alternatively provide a link to an equivalent statement if applicable. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they and any Intended Subcontractor have Cyber Essentials Plus certification (or equivalent), or evidence that certification will be achieved prior to Contract commencement. Suppliers must confirm that they and any intended Subcontractor will comply with ISO27001. Please refer to Q32 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q33 of the PSQ in the ITP.
If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q34 of the PSQ in the ITP.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Condition of participationshortlisting
All suppliers that selected this lot that meet the Participation requirements set out in the PSQ and ITP shall be issued the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Stage 2. The top 5 highest Weighted Value for Money Index scores for each lot from Stage 2 will be taken forward to Stage 3 and issued the Supplementary Invitation to Tender (sITT).
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in Question 13 of the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Participate document (ITP). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 13.b or 13.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 13.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier’s ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 13.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 13.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.
Associated Suppliers
Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q13.a of the PSQ in the ITP.
Minimum Credit Ratings
Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q13.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Financial Indicators
If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that t…
- Technical & professional ability
As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITP. These questions assess the supplier’s ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, comply with modern slavery legislation, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.
Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q18 of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm whether there is an actual, perceived or potential Contract Conflict of Interest which could impact on the duties owed under the relevant Contract. Please refer to Q21.a of the PSQ in the ITP. If there is a conflict, the supplier must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, confidentiality agreements, standards for integrity, and any other relevant information. Please refer to Q21.b of the PSQ in the ITP.
Suppliers must confirm that they are a ‘relevant commercial organisation’ and…
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 Aug 2025, 15:21 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 May 2026
- Authority reference
PR4965- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-065996- Accelerated
- Qualifying planned procurement notice
- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f1Find a Tender
- How it runs
This will be a competitive flexible procedure to award 3 lots where each lot aligns to a delivery element of the AI³ Delivery Partners Project. There will be 3 stages for each lot. Suppliers may only submit a tender for one lot. A single Supplier can only win one lot. Suppliers are unable to subcontract on a second lot should they be the lead supplier or subcontracter on one lot, therefore are unable to bid for multiple lots.
All suppliers must first register on Jaggaer via the link provided in this notice to access the Invitation to Particpate (ITP) Procurement Document before considering the below three stages that comprise the Procurement.
The three stages are:
- A participation stage.
This will include compliance checks, applying exclusion grounds and assessment of responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), including Conditions of Participation, listed Appendx F of the Invitation to Participate (ITP) document, which all Suppliers are required to complete in accordance with the instructions contained in the ITP document.
Suppliers who meet the stage 1 (Participation) requirements outlined in that PSQ and the ITP shall be invited to submit a tender.
The ITP document can be found on Jaggaer under Project Reference PR_4965
- A Weighted VFM assessment stage.
Stage 2 will commence with the issue of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to all Suppliers who have met the stage 1 (Participation) set out in the PSQ.
The Invitation to Tender shall contain detailed award criteria, an accompanying scoring methodology and the stage 2 assessment methodology.
In summary, the following assessment methodology will be used for each lot (with each lot being a separate assessment):
- Each Supplier’s response to the stage 2 quality award criteria shall be assessed and a quality score given.
- Each Supplier’s completion of a pricing schedule that comprises rates grouped into both buckets weighted on likelihood of use, and tiers based on volume discounts (i.e., length of a project). These shall be assessed and a total evaluated cost given from the sum of the weighted bucket costs.
- The formula set out below shall be used to give a Weighted Value for Money Index score.
Weighted Value for Money Index=Quality Score ^ (Quality Weighting/Price Weighting)/Total Evaluated Cost
The quality weighting/price weighting (as applied as per the formula above) for each lot shall be as follows:
Lot 1: 60%/40%
Lot 2: 60%/40%
Lot 3: 60%/40%
For each lot, the five Suppliers with the highest weighted value for money index score for each lot shall be taken forward to stage 3
- PQP stage
Stage 3 shall commence with the issue of a supplementary Invitation to Tender to the five highest scoring Suppliers for each lot in stage 2.
The supplementary Invitation to Tender shall contain a scenario that will be referred to in the award criteria.
The stage 3 award criteria, accompanying scoring methodology and assessment methodology will each be set out in detail in the supplementary Invitation to Tender. In summary, the following assessment methodology will be used for each lot (with each lot being a separate assessment):
- Each shortlisted Supplier’s response to the weighted scenario based award criteria shall be assessed and a scenario quality score given.
- The social value policy outcomes used for this Procurement shall be
○ Skills for growth: supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps, and employment
○ Training for those who face barriers to employment .
Each shortlisted Supplier’s response to the weighted social value criteria shall be assessed and the score added to the scenario quality score to give a total quality score.
Each shortlisted Supplier will be asked to price the scenario, using a set pricing schedule provided by the Authority. Prices used by the Supplier must be in line with those submitted in the pricing schedule at stage 2. The completed stage 3 pricing schedule will give a total “price to be evaluated.
The formula below shall be used to give a price per quality point:
Price per Quality Point (PQP) Score = Price to be Evaluated /
Quality Score
The Supplier with the lowest PQP Score for each lot at the end of stage 3 shall be awarded the contract for that lot. A further check for excluded or excludable Suppliers will be conducted prior to award of any Contract.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 10 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 10 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 29 Oct 2025, 10:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
All tenders must be submitted via the authority's chosen e-tendering system. The chosen e-tendering system is Jaggaer, which can be accessed here: uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ↗
Once registered, you should be able to search for the opportunity, either by title, or using the project reference PR_4965
Timeline
18 Aug 2025 → 29 Sept 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published18 Aug 2025, 15:21 BST
- Market engagement10 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
A pre-market engagement full-day session is intended to take place online on the 10th of September 2025. It is designed to provide potential suppliers with a comprehensive understanding of the upcoming commercial opportunity.
The event will begin with a presentation outlining the nature of the requirement, including its strategic context, background, and the business drivers behind the need. Suppliers attending will gain insight into the proposed contracting model, including delivery expectations for each lot, and any innovative or flexible approaches being considered.
The session will also include an overview of the procurement process, covering each stage through to contract award. A timeline will be shared to help suppliers plan their engagement, alongside guidance on how to bid effectively — including Social Value requirements, base evaluation criteria, and tips for submitting a strong tender response.
The day is intended to encourage early dialogue, and ensure suppliers are well-informed and positioned to contribute to the process. It also offers an opportunity for DBT to gauge supplier capability, appetite, and potential innovation before formal procurement begins.
To express interest in attending the event and receive joining instructions - please contact [email protected]
- Next notice expected372 days ago9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published365 days ago16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BST
- Clarification questions by352 days ago29 Oct 2025, 10:00 GMT
- Submission deadline340 days ago10 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by150 days ago19 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts138 days ago1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent78 days ago31 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published17 days ago29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST
Notice history
10 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Aug 2025- Planned procurement notice published18 Aug 2025, 15:21 BSTUK3
- Preliminary market engagement notice published18 Aug 2025, 15:25 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BST
- Contract award notice published31 Jul 2026, 16:51 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete31 Jul 2026, 16:51 BST
- Contract signature expected17 Aug 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published29 Sept 2026, 12:57 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published29 Sept 2026, 12:58 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (7)
- 2026-07: 1 release · 31 Jul 2026
- 2025-10: 1 release · 16 Oct 2025
- 2025-08: 2 releases · 18 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · AI Lab2 awards | |||
| The Dot CollectiveSME17 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2028 · up to 17 Aug 2029Extensions: If required by DBT's DDaT Team. | £3,000,000 | 31 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| The Dot CollectiveSME | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · AI Factory2 awards | |||
| Version 1 Solutions Limited17 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2028 · up to 17 Aug 2029Extensions: If required by DBT's DDaT team. | £3,000,000 | 31 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Version 1 Solutions Limited | — | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · AI Operations2 awards | |||
| CACI Ltd17 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2028 · up to 17 Aug 2029Extensions: If required by DBT's DDaT team. | £3,000,000 | 31 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| CACI Ltd | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 5 · Version 1 Solutions Limited
- Signed
- 7 Sept 2026
- Value
- £3,000,000
- Period
- 7 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extension of one or more further periods up to 12 months in total may be exercised should this be required by DDaT's technical team.
5 agreed KPIs: SoW Invoicing Compliance · SoW Delivery Performance · Resourcing & Facilities Readiness …
- SoW Invoicing Compliance
- SoW Delivery Performance
- Resourcing & Facilities Readiness
- Delivery Performance (People in Place)
- Social Value Delivery
Contract 6 · CACI Ltd
- Signed
- 3 Sept 2026
- Value
- £3,000,000
- Period
- 3 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extension of one or more further periods up to 12 months in total may be exercised should this be required by DDaT's technical team.
5 agreed KPIs: SoW Invoicing Compliance · SoW Delivery Performance · Resourcing & Facilities Readiness …
- SoW Invoicing Compliance
- SoW Delivery Performance
- Resourcing & Facilities Readiness
- Delivery Performance (People in Place)
- Social Value Delivery
Contract 4 · The Dot CollectiveSME
- Signed
- 1 Sept 2026
- Value
- £3,000,000
- Period
- 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extension of one or more further periods up to 12 months in total may be exercised should this be required by DDaT's technical team.
5 agreed KPIs: SoW Invoicing Compliance · SoW Delivery Performance · Resourcing & Facilities Readiness …
- SoW Invoicing Compliance
- SoW Delivery Performance
- Resourcing & Facilities Readiness
- Delivery Performance (People in Place)
- Social Value Delivery
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · AI Lab | 4final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 · AI Factory | 5final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 · AI Operations | 2final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- CACI LtdAwarded supplier
- The Dot CollectiveAwarded supplier
- Version 1 Solutions LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (12)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Once this tender notice is published, interested suppliers should go to the Authority's Portal, Jaggaer (https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) to register and access the opportunity there, where an Invitation to Participate (ITP) document will be available The stage 2 Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be made available to all suppliers who have passed stage 1 (participation) via Jaggaer. The stage 3 supplementary Invitation to Tender (sITT) will be made available to the five successful suppliers for each lot via Jaggaer. All documents will be issued via Jaggaer, so all suppliers will need to be registered on Jaggaer. Future ITTs will only be sent to successful suppliers with unsuccessful supliers being notified on this fact.
- Bidding documents and specifications
- Bidding documents and specifications
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender