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Gen AI Lighthouse Projects

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Nov 2024 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a selective procurement process for the delivery of digital services supporting the AI & Innovation directorate with specific Lighthouse projects. The tender, titled "Gen AI Lighthouse Projects", falls under the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 31st July 2024 and the initial term runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st December 2024, with a possible extension until 31st May 2025. The initial contract value is £4,500,000, excluding VAT, with the potential to increase to a maximum of £9,000,000, excluding VAT, during the extension period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. The opportunity is designed to harness expertise in AI innovation, presenting substantial growth potential through collaboration with a major governmental department. Businesses adept at providing scalable, innovative digital solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capability to manage high-value, impactful projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gen AI Lighthouse Projects

Notice Description

G-Cloud Call-Off contract to deliver digital services to support the AI & Innovation directorate and delivery of specific Lighthouse projects. The initial term of the contract runs until 31/12/24 for a value of up to PS4,500,000 (ex. VAT). The contract provides for an optional extension period of an additional 5 months (up to an end date of 31/05/25) with an additional value of up to PS4,500,000 (ex. VAT) during that extension period. Therefore, the maximum potential contract value is PS9,000,000 (exc. VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafc1b19-fef7-47e8-ba76-81c60538544f
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ai.commercial@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
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

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