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AI Passport

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, has overseen the procurement of AI advisory services under the title "AI Passport" in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Defence AI Center (DAIC). This project falls within the IT services industry category and is crucial for the development of the AI Passport designed to establish common AI integration standards for military capabilities. The tender, identified by number DDAI\\007, reached the award stage on 4th August 2025, following the tender period ending on 14th July 2025. Located in London, the procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, valuing £180,000. The awarded contract is set to run from 4th August 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for those adept in IT consulting and software development, highlighting opportunities to collaborate on international defence projects aligned with AUKUS collaboration. With its focus on modular AI integration, businesses experienced in military or security tech development will find this project relevant. Although awarded to Deloitte LLP, organisations, especially SMEs, capable of delivering innovative consulting and technical support in AI can be competitive in similar future procurements. This project illustrates the potential growth within the defence service sector, with ongoing needs for advanced IT solutions to support defence technology advancements.

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Notice Title

AI Passport

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and Defence AI Center (DAIC) are procuring AI advisory services to support the development of the AI Passport for the UK and AUKUS partners. The AI passport is a common set of standards that will enable modular integration of AI onto Military Capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e42fcb4-12ad-499c-b1eb-07dd3bd2d9da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d98e236-9a30-4743-a7c5-9af9a3f946da
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.lloyd167@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 163 9189

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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