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AI Coding Assistant Delivery Partner

DSIT

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "AI Coding Assistant Delivery Partner". This procurement, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, is categorized under Programming services of packaged software products. The contract, valued at GBP 3,333,333, involves delivering components of the UK Public Sector AI Adoption programme across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 14th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in AI and software programming services to enhance their growth, especially for those interested in engaging with the public sector to promote sustainable AI adoption practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly deemed suitable to participate in such opportunities. The successful supplier, Version 1 Solutions Limited, exemplifies the potential advantages of this tender for large-scale delivery partners with expertise in integrating AI tools and services within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

AI Coding Assistant Delivery Partner

Notice Description

To deliver key components of the UK Public Sector AI Adoption programme through AI Coding Assistants by integrating AI tools, measuring impact, and building sustainable adoption practices across multiple organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73d6228c-aea1-480e-b4db-1609c0f4842d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de070a63-ee08-489a-b564-16d3d71f43d1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SW1A 2EG
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

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

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