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22 Jul 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Accelerating AI-Enablement at the GCA", with a focus on research and development services and related consultancy within the UK. The initiative aims to enhance AI integration into government procurement operations. This selective procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, engaged One Supply Planet Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £98,000, commenced on 7th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, following a rigorous evaluation and shortlisting process of AI vendors. The procurement process recently reached the award stage, with the announcement made on 22nd July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI consultancy and development services, particularly those with experience in public sector digital transformation. Although the process was selective, leveraging a framework agreement, it offers the potential to demonstrate capabilities in practical AI delivery and gain a foothold in future public sector contracts. Businesses that excel in structured evaluation processes, vendor validation, and advisory support through proofs of concept will find such procurement offers apt for expansion and strengthening government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Accelerating AI-Enablement at the GCA

Notice Description

A three-phase consulting programme to accelerate AI integration within government procurement operations. The core objective is to help the GCA improve productivity and digital capability by identifying AI opportunities, evaluating vendors, and supporting proofs of concepts. Phase 0 - Discovery: Review business operations across GCA, based on the business plan and GCF strategy contemplate the extent that workload would increase with increased volumes, from this develop an opportunity long-list, and define four clear problem or opportunity statements. Phase 1 - AI Garage (Optional): Evaluates four AI vendors in a structured event to demonstrate practical delivery, validate capability, and shortlist suppliers for the POC stage. Phase 2 - Proof of Concepts (Optional): Provides advisory and assurance support for one to four 90-day POCs funded by GCA to manage setup, governance, and early course corrections. (Note: OSP does not run the POCs day-to-day; delivery remains the responsibility of the selected supplier and the GCA team).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080a142a-d5ab-4790-9d71-0c1d296ae927
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea466655-0f7e-41ad-bab6-7dd8a4238363
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE SUPPLY PLANET

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