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AI related Software Products and Services

DSIT

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26 Jun 2025 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for AI-related software products and services is conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in Wilford, Nottingham, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies in the United Kingdom. The tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating tailored engagement with pre-qualified suppliers. This process reached its award stage on the 12th of December, 2024, with the contract set to run from the 29th of January, 2025 to the 29th of January, 2027, valued at £1,700,000.

Providing a significant opportunity for business growth, this tender involves comprehensive services including transactional management, pre-sales, ongoing product advice, asset management, integration, deployment, and training. Large-scale businesses that specialise in software solutions and possess the capability to manage complex service deliveries would be well-suited to such opportunities. The awarded supplier, XMA Limited, exemplifies a large enterprise adept at handling such high-value contracts and delivering substantial transformation within technology environments. While the tender is closed, other businesses aspiring to partner with the public sector can learn from the processes and services involved in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI related Software Products and Services

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide a range of services related to those products purchased through the agreement, including but not limited to: Provide seamless transactional services between the Buyer and software vendors; Pre-sales advice relating to products available through the Call-off Contract; Ongoing, pro-active advice on software products; Asset management services for products purchased through the Call-off Contract; and Additional services, which are required for the delivery of Software purchased through this Call-off Contract. This may include but is not limited to: Application proof of concept, integration, deployment and management; Implementation services; and Training services. Additional information: Redacted documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ff1669-9b04-483d-9cde-b2aa437b9fb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3abc559-1d1a-4962-959c-2fc7cc1667bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 2-3 years
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILFORD, NOTTINGHAM,
Postcode
NG11 7EP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Compton Acres
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

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