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AI analysis, development and evaluation support

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for AI analysis, development, and evaluation support within the IT services industry, focusing on consulting and software development. The opportunity falls under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract has been awarded to KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED and spans from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2026, with a total value of £640,000. Although the procurement stage is complete, the award notice for this contract was published on 3rd December 2025. The delivery addresses include locations within the UK and overseas territories, highlighting the broad scope and potential geographic reach of the project.

This tender opens up potential avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to engage in providing innovative AI solutions. With the Department for Transport being the buying organisation, businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AI tool development and data analysis, could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a government department. This engagement with public sector procurement can facilitate opportunities for business growth within the UK and on an international scale, benefiting firms that are adaptable and capable of meeting specified consultancy and software development needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI analysis, development and evaluation support

Notice Description

Analysing data and developing AI tools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-061bb93c-f32d-4c9f-a4aa-8ea8bf4f3417
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fa1c23-ceb9-49a6-ad36-b3ea5978117b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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