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Contract Award Notice - DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence has reached the award stage for the contract titled "DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams". This contract, which falls under the services category of software consultancy, involves support for the Defence Synthetics Service to enhance modelling, simulation, and enterprise AI capabilities across the Defence sector. The contract covers regions including London and the South West of the United Kingdom and was procured through a selective process via the Digital and IT Professional Services framework (RM6249). The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total value of £19,000,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software consultancy and IT professional services, given the focus on AI and modelling capabilities. Enterprises that excel in providing scalable, outcome-based solutions and have experience working with frameworks such as the DIPS will find this tender particularly suitable. Although the contract has been awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar expertise may find future opportunities in this space or as subcontractors, leveraging their agility and specialised skills. The engagement underlines a substantial commitment to enhancing technological capabilities within the Defence sector, fostering collaborations that can drive innovation and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams contract. Competed through Lot 2 - Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & Support - of the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) framework (RM6249). Procurement of a Core Support Service to enable the Defence Synthetics Service to deliver a pan-Defence capability supporting Modelling & Simulation (M&S) and enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI). The services under this contract will support the Defence Synthetics Service in accelerating the deployment of new programmes, enhance existing capabilities, and maximise the value of pan-Defence M&S and AI through a services-based approach. The service will also provide scalable support for embedded delivery teams to meet new requirements, whether from Synthetics, or known customers such as the Defence Modelling and Simulation Office and the Defence AI Centre. The contract will adopt outcome-based Statements of Work (SoW) in alignment with the DIPS framework (RM6249).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906114df-5a04-4708-8feb-b75e77975c07
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

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 May 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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