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AI Consultancy

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service, based in Bedford, England, has completed the procurement process for an AI Consultancy service titled "External Consultancy for MaPs AI Roadmap." This project falls under the industry category of computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services (CPV code 72150000). The process, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, with key activities and delivery in Bedford, postal code MK42 9AB. The procurement was conducted using a limited method through competitive quotation, valued at £27,000. The contract period commences on 3rd April 2026 and concludes on 2nd June 2026, making it crucial for businesses interested in service delivery in this specific timeframe.

The tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in computer audit consultancy. With the Money and Pensions Service aiming to establish a comprehensive AI roadmap, businesses proficient in AI and technological consultancy can leverage this contract for growth and exposure in public sector projects. The procurement method being competitive quotation indicates a favourable environment for smaller enterprises that can demonstrate capacity and innovation in AI consultancy services while adhering to below-threshold budget requirements.

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Notice Title

AI Consultancy

Notice Description

External Consultancy for MaPs AI Roadmap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a3102fc-e97a-480a-9a59-dbe1655b4476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e139d03-ecaa-4f7e-baeb-256f2c8a6883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Jun 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
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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