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Open AI Chat GPT Licences

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, England, conducted a procurement process to acquire Open AI Chat GPT Licences, classified under Software support services. The tender, completed through a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to support foundational AI tools, offering a contract valued at £6,753,400. Covering various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award stage by 25th September 2025, with the contract valid from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

This procurement opportunity caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), potentially fostering business growth by providing access to advanced AI technology across global markets. Companies specialising in software support services and equipped to service diverse regions will find this tender particularly advantageous. The award went to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the selective nature of the procurement process and the competitive edge required for participation.

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Notice Title

Open AI Chat GPT Licences

Notice Description

MoJ Foundational AI Tool Licence procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-633011a5-e6df-4901-9cbf-99a1d362335a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01bf8f07-f867-484e-8805-36cebb7470d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,753,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,753,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

CDW

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