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Nexus AI

DEPART FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Sep 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed its procurement process for the "Nexus AI" project, focused on advancing AI systems and services, including tech spikes and proofs of concept. The contract, classified under IT services, has been awarded to IBM UK Ltd. The procurement method was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract's active period from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026. The contract, valued at £9,000,000 initially with a total value estimate of £27,000,000, will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large IT services companies capable of offering consulting and software development expertise in AI. As the project requires strategic engagement in the AI sector, businesses with a strong background in similar services would be well-suited to engage in future projects of this nature, even though SMEs or VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this contract. The partnership with a prestigious client like the Department for Work and Pensions could bolster a company's reputation and provide a platform for offering innovative solutions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Nexus AI

Notice Description

The Authority requires a strategic Supplier capable of meeting requirements related to the exploration, deployment, and ongoing support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services. These include, but are not limited to: Tech Spikes, Horizon Scans, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), Software Trial Teams, working with colleagues to identify business problems, supply expertise to build Beta MVP products and maintain / support products that have gone Live.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f5d92fe-bb68-4c92-8792-5b519a242d18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4057c185-3b78-4d1c-a226-f004ad09532a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 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
DEPART FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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