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AI Governance Essentials

DSIT

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30 Sep 2025 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AI Governance Essentials" was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of networking, internet, and intranet software packages, with additional classification in miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract being awarded on 8th November 2024. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 8th November 2024 to 15th March 2025, with the awarded value of the contract being £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the software services domain, particularly those based in or willing to operate within London. It is ideally suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and potentially voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding into the field of AI governance and related software solutions. Companies with expertise in networking, internet, and intranet software packages are well-positioned to maximise the opportunities provided by such government projects to enhance their portfolio and secure further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Governance Essentials

Notice Description

AI Governance Essentials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c35f836-5d97-42a4-a804-6884223218e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6a5ee3f-6c33-4a58-a920-b61889fed231
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2PZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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