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Discovery - Use Cases for AI Solution

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Home Office, located in Liverpool, concerns the project titled "Discovery - Use Cases for AI Solution" within the Information Technology Services industry category. With the procurement stage tagged as "award," the project reached completion on 19th December 2025. The initiative is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom and will run from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2026. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of GBP 236,268. The award was granted to Deloitte LLP on 5th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology services. Given the project's focus on developing AI use cases as a proof of concept, businesses with expertise in AI solutions, especially those capable of delivering agentic-type platforms, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the project favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an advantageous opportunity for such businesses to enhance their portfolio and engage with a high-profile entity like the Home Office. This collaboration can potentially lead to further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Discovery - Use Cases for AI Solution

Notice Description

The Buyer seeks to procure a service that establishes a use case for the employment of Artificial Intelligence within DBS. In addition, the Buyer requires that the use case/s to be developed into a proof of concept utilising a platform that allows the development and deployment of agentic type.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4c79a67-a71e-47c1-8578-b4844f882c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48440995-242b-4a10-ba34-11fcc2cfc0dd
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,268 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,268 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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