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AI Proof of Concept Services to Support EU Reset

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the AI Proof of Concept Services to Support EU Reset was executed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at 17 Smith Square, London, UK. This was categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with an overall contract value of £1,500,000. The procurement used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process is in the award stage, with the award having been made on 11 August 2025. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 14 August 2025, and will run until 13 August 2027. The areas of service delivery include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to participate in projects supporting major international initiatives like the EU Reset. Such opportunities are particularly well-suited for larger firms given that SMEs and VCSEs were not considered suitable for this contract. Qualified businesses that can offer sophisticated AI solutions and have the capacity to deliver on a large scale across diverse regions will find favourable prospects in aligning with the long-term objectives of organisations like DEFRA.

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Notice Title

AI Proof of Concept Services to Support EU Reset

Notice Description

AI Proof of Concept Services to Support EU Reset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96e90f6a-7283-473f-89c5-bf2f200814b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d04374b-ea24-44bf-ad57-115c66bc6a3d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

FACULTY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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