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AI Digital Capability Contract.

HOME OFFICE

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AI Digital Capability Contract" was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This contract aims to provide ongoing AI capability support as part of the Home Office M365 Copilot programme, transitioning from pilot to Business-as-Usual. Categorised under research consultancy services within the industry of AI and digital capability, this tender was completed and awarded on 1st July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of GBP 744,000. The services are expected to be delivered across a wide geographical area including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in AI and technology services, to enhance their portfolio by contributing to governmental digital transformations. The initiative aligns with the Cabinet Secretary's mandate to improve service delivery across the Civil Service, offering successful bidders the chance to engage in high-profile work with significant long-term impact. PWM Training (UK) Limited, an SME classified supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for smaller enterprises to secure meaningful government contracts in the AI domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Digital Capability Contract.

Notice Description

This contract award enables a provider to deliver ongoing AI capability support from the end of June, supporting the transition of the Home Office M365 Copilot program from pilot into Business-as-Usual (BAU). The program is a strategic initiative to uplift digital capability through adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Agent Builder and Copilot Studio, equipping colleagues to use AI tools safely, responsibly and effectively. This work aligns with the Cabinet Secretary's "Make it better" mandate, promoting curiosity, continuous learning and the effective adoption of AI. AI is recognised as a defining opportunity to transform how the Civil Service operates and delivers services, with early use already demonstrating improved productivity and outcomes. The service will support the Home Office's contribution to the cross-government ambition to scale AI adoption safely, build in-house capability, and embed sustainable, value-driven use of AI across the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a296986-57c7-4321-818b-0139f0c2b69f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£744,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PWM TRAINING (UK

Further Information

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