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GRATUR_8146

CABINET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GRATUR_8146" has been completed. The Cabinet Office served as the buyer, contracting Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to work on a project supporting Plexal (City) Ltd until the end of the financial year 2026. This endeavour, involving the Ministry of Defence's Defence AI Centre and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focuses on developing a target operating model and pilot for a new AI co-creation capability. The procurement belongs to the IT services industry, classified under CPV code 72000000, with delivery in Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the award notice published on 26 February 2026, following an active award status dated 9 February 2026.

This awarded contract provides growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and associated Internet services. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to the project involving AI co-creation capabilities, supporting significant advancements within public sector technology initiatives. Besides facilitating collaboration with government agencies like the Ministry of Defence, the contract's short-term nature allows for focused, impactful engagement, appealing primarily to agile businesses prepared to meet precise project objectives within a limited timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GRATUR_8146

Notice Description

Plexal (City) Ltd have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. On behalf of the Cabinet Office to support on a time-bound project to the end of this financial year. Specifically, the NSS is working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence AI Centre (DAIC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to develop a target operating model, implementation roadmap and pilot for a new AI co-creation capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de43028-2673-4a86-bdd8-5f2cd72637b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91202f8-6a22-4a05-9455-09326f332ecf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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