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GRATUR_8147

CABINET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London, has awarded a contract titled "GRATUR_8147", classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement process initiated with Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, focused on developing an AI co-creation capability for the Ministry of Defence's Defence AI Centre and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The award stage was marked on 9th February 2026, with key project elements needing completion by the end of the fiscal year on 31st March 2026. The project delivery location is specified with a postal code NE1 2DS, Newcastle upon Tyne, and the selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises due to its suitability criteria. The collaboration with major governmental departments like the Ministry of Defence and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers valuable prospects for businesses specialising in IT services, notably those focusing on AI capabilities, consultancy, software development, and support systems. Companies able to leverage infrastructure and provide these technological services can significantly benefit from partnerships formed through this procurement process, enhancing their profile and growth within the public sector technology sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GRATUR_8147

Notice Description

Austin Elliot Consultancy Ltd (AEC) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to support on a time-bound project to the end of this financial year. Specifically, the NSS is working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence AI Centre (DAIC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to develop a target operating model, implementation roadmap and pilot for a new AI co-creation capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4f199b7-79cd-4517-a9d7-97a628d37d67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efdd79f-720a-4a94-8845-c34d01c6d882
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£76,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,700 Under £100K
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
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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