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Published 29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

AI³ Delivery Partners Project - Lot 3: AI Operations

Official notice

Authority: Department for Business & Trade (Central government)

3 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableAcceleratedMax 1 lot per supplier
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£9,000,000envelope for 3 lots · £10,800,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 10 Nov 2025awarded 31 Jul 2026
Awarded to The Dot Collective +2 more6 awards
Contract term 2 yrsup to 3 yrs with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This 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 more…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 lot
Lot #1AI LabAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 — 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£3,000,000 exc. VAT · £3,600,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
Optional extensions to the initial period is 12 months. If the contract is extended, estimated value for maximum extension period is £1,000,000 excluding VAT for each lot. A notice of 3 months must be given as a minimum.
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Award criteria (10)
  • Stage 2 - Specialist Expertise — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Resourcing Approaches — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Ways of Working — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Capability Building — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Social Value — This will be assessed in stage 3. Please refer to Section 6 of Part 9 of the ITP. This will not be weighted but applied in accordance with the Price per Quality Point (PQP) formula used in stage 3.
  • Stage 2 - Total Evaluted Cost — Suppliers will be asked to completed a pricing schedule of rates that will calculate a Total Evaluated Cost that will be used as part of the Weighted Value for Money Index (WVfMI) calculation. See the ITP and further information will be provided in the stage 2 ITT. Note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to calculate the WVfMI score at stage 2.
  • Stage 3 - Priced Scenario — Suppliers will be asked to price a scenario using a set pricing schedule and using their rates from Stage 2. The completed schedule will give a price to be evaluated that will then be used to calculate the Price per Quality Point (PQP) score for Stage 3. See the ITP for further details, and the stage 3 supplementary ITT will contain further details. Please note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to obtain a price to be evaluated in calculating the PQP score for stage 3.
Lot #2AI FactoryAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 — 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£3,000,000 exc. VAT · £3,600,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
Optional extensions to the initial period is 12 months. If the contract is extended, estimated value for maximum extension period is £1,000,000 excluding VAT for each lot. A notice of 3 months must be given as a minimum.
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Award criteria (10)
  • Stage 2 - Stage 2 - Specialist Expertise — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Resourcing Approaches — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Ways of Working — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Capability Building — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Social Value — This will be assessed in stage 3. Please refer to section 6 of Part 9 of the ITP. This will not be weighted but applied in accordance with the Price per Quality Point (PQP) formula used in stage 3.
  • Stage 2 - Total Evaluated Cost — Suppliers will be asked to completed a pricing schedule of rates that will calculate a Total Evaluated Cost that will be used as part of the Weighted Value for Money Index (WVfMI) calculation. See the ITP and further information will be provided in the stage 2 ITT. Note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to calculate the WVfMI score at stage 2. For the purposes of publishing this on the Central Digital Platform, we have had to input a weighting of 0.01 - please ignore this and refer to the ITP at all times.
  • Stage 3 - Priced Scenario — Suppliers will be asked to price a scenario using a set pricing schedule and using their rates from Stage 2. The completed schedule will give a price to be evaluated that will then be used to calculate the Price per Quality Point (PQP) score for Stage 3. See the ITP for further details, and the stage 3 supplementary ITT will contain further details. Please note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to obtain a price to be evaluated in calculating the PQP score for stage 3. For the purposes of publishing this on the Central Digital Platform, we have had to input a weighting of 0.01 - please ignore this and refer to the ITP at all times.
Lot #3AI OperationsAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 — 31 May 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£3,000,000 exc. VAT · £3,600,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
Optional extensions to the initial period is 12 months. If the contract is extended, estimated value for maximum extension period is £1,000,000 excluding VAT for each lot. A notice of 3 months must be given as a minimum.
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Award criteria (10)
  • Stage 2 - Specialist Expertise — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Resourcing Approaches — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Ways of Working — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 2 - Capability Building — More detail will be provided in the stage 2 ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Stage 3 - Scenario Based Question — More information will be provided in the stage 3 supplementary ITT
  • Social Value — This will be assessed in stage 3. Please refer to section 6 of Part 9 of the ITP. This will not be weighted but applied in accordance with the Price per Quality Point (PQP) formula used in stage 3.
  • Stage 2 - Total Evaluated Cost — Suppliers will be asked to completed a pricing schedule of rates that will calculate a Total Evaluated Cost that will be used as part of the Weighted Value for Money Index (WVfMI) calculation. See the ITP and further information will be provided in the stage 2 ITT. Note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to calculate the WVfMI score at stage 2. For the purposes of publishing this on the Central Digital Platform, we have had to input a weighting of 0.01 - please ignore this and refer to the ITP at all times.
  • Stage 3 - Priced Scenario — Suppliers will be asked to price a scenario using a set pricing schedule and using their rates from Stage 2. The completed schedule will give a price to be evaluated that will then be used to calculate the Price per Quality Point (PQP) score for Stage 3. See the ITP for further details, and the stage 3 supplementary ITT will contain further details. Please note: this criteria is not weighted in of itself, but used to obtain a price to be evaluated in calculating the PQP score for stage 3. For the purposes of publishing this on the Central Digital Platform, we have had to input a weighting of 0.01 - please ignore this and refer to the ITP at all times.

What it takes to win
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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 more
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot3
  • Condition of participation
    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). shortlisting
  • 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 more…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, more…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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST
Last source update
29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end — 19 May 2026, 23:59 BST
Authority reference
PR4965
Accelerated
Qualifying planned procurement notice
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Systems and technical consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f1 Find 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 more…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.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Expression of interest (EOI)
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
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

11 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 15:21 BST
  2. Market engagement385 days ago
    10 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 more…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]
  3. Next notice expected356 days ago
    9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published349 days ago
    16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BST
  5. Clarification questions by337 days ago
    29 Oct 2025, 10:00 GMT
  6. Expressions of interest by324 days ago
    10 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  7. Submission deadline324 days ago
    10 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  8. Award decision expected by134 days ago
    19 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  9. Contract starts122 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  10. Assessment summaries sent62 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  11. Latest notice published1 day ago
    29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Awards 6
Awarded value £9,000,0003 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 115 from SMEs
Contracts signed 3latest 7 Sept 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
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.£3,000,00031 Jul 2026Awarded
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.£3,000,00031 Jul 2026Awarded
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.£3,000,00031 Jul 2026Awarded
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

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · AI Lab4final-stage tenders30—
2 · AI Factory5final-stage tenders20—
3 · AI Operations2final-stage tenders00—

Notice history

13 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Aug 2025
  1. Contract details notice published
    29 Sept 2026, 12:59 BSTUK7
  2. Contract details notice published
    29 Sept 2026, 12:58 BSTUK7
  3. Contract details notice published
    29 Sept 2026, 12:57 BSTUK7
  4. Contract signature expected
    17 Aug 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
  5. Contract award notice published
    31 Jul 2026, 16:51 BSTUK6
  6. Published value updated
    31 Jul 2026, 16:51 BSTwas £9,000,000
  7. Status changed to complete
    31 Jul 2026, 16:51 BST
  8. Tender notice published
    16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BSTUK4
  9. Status changed to active
    16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BST
  10. Procurement method changed
    16 Oct 2025, 15:32 BST
  11. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 15:25 BSTUK2
  12. Procurement method changed
    18 Aug 2025, 15:25 BST
  13. Planned procurement notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 15:21 BSTUK3
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

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Department for Business & Trade

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PZZJ-6312-QTTD Old Admiralty Building, London, London, SW1A 2DY

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (13)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDF
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDF
  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding 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.
  • Conflict of interest declarationtenderConflict of interest declarationNot published

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