Award

AI Pilot Services Partner

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has concluded a selective procurement process for an "AI Pilot Services Partner" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. This process has led to the award of a contract valued at GBP 4,500,000 for the delivery of AI Pilots. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement and is applicable to the entire United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete, with the contract period running from 7th January 2026 to 6th July 2026. The award was officially published on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in technical services and IT consulting, particularly those capable of supporting governmental AI initiatives. The procurement was targeted at including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although the awarded supplier, Faculty Science Limited, is a large company. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering technical solutions and have experience with government projects are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

AI Pilot Services Partner

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. AI Partner to provide technical services that will support delivery of MHCLG AI Pilots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc41525-0c12-486d-adc5-2df18b42ea3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42988142-10a5-4016-a7cf-c4c1efaf6b00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

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 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03034440000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

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