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prj_6108 - AI Services Delivery Partner

DSIT

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a public procurement process to appoint AI Services Delivery Partner for supporting Artificial Intelligence initiatives across two main areas: AI Research and AI Professional services. This tender falls within the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV 72222300) and was procured using an open procedure below the threshold. The awarded contract has a value of £4,500,000 and will run from 5th February 2026 until 4th February 2027, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom. Capgemini UK PLC has been successfully awarded the contract as a supplier, with the award being published on 26th February 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the emerging field of AI services, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that are looking to collaborate or acquire specialised third-party resources. It seeks suppliers capable of undertaking AI-centric projects that DSIT cannot access through traditional public sector frameworks, thus, providing niche and emerging firms the chance to present innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in AI research and professional services, particularly those who can provide or coordinate niche third-party services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their business scope and market presence in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

prj_6108 - AI Services Delivery Partner

Notice Description

To support the work of AISI and other AI teams within DSIT, we are looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver AI related services across two main areas: AI Research services and AI Professional services delivered either by the supplier's own resources or specialised third party suppliers. The Supplier will be responsible for the delivery of projects by the specialist third party suppliers who DSIT cannot easily access through existing routes to market because suppliers are niche or emergent and lack the capacity to apply to public sector frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-809265b6-374d-4cd3-a4e0-2998391cfa5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d73ed7-ba62-4e35-a642-f542c710a1b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 6-12 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
EC4V 4HN
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Vintry
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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