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Home Office Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Delivery Partner.

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 09:27

AwardUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 09:14

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 14:28

Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has successfully awarded a contract titled "Home Office Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Delivery Partner" to Faculty Science Limited. This procurement process was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services DPS Framework (RM6200) and aims to build central AI infrastructure for the department, aligning with the Prime Minister's AI Action Plan. The contract, valued at approximately £6 million, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, delivering services in London, UK. The process was selective, with suppliers required to engage through a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on analytical, scientific, mathematical, or forecasting software needs within the procurement category of services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering high-quality AI and application software programming services. Enterprises with expertise in developing scientific and analytical software packages can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within public sector AI projects. The contract structure offers flexibility with potential extensions based on funding, making it ideal for innovative companies looking to showcase their capabilities in AI infrastructure development. Companies meeting the criteria had to be registered on the Dynamic Purchasing System, facilitating not just participation but potential future collaboration with government departments.

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Notice Title

Home Office Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Delivery Partner.

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under the Crown Commercial Services DPS Framework (RM6200).Contract is for the provision of a AI delivery partner to support the creation of central AI infrastructure for the department. This capability is required to meet ambitions set out in the Prime Minister's AI Action Plan and the subsequent departmental demand for AI. The maximum contract value is approx. PS3m for the 1st year, other optional extensions are subject to budget and funding availability total PS6m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3250fb69-cde1-41e1-b0e4-e392f6b31b90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd991c0-ad8e-4982-9eed-067274197845
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Home Office
Contact Email
commercialddatenterpriseservices@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

FACULTY SCIENCE

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