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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, based in London, recently completed a procurement process titled "AI Development Pilot" under the industry category of Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems. This process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and was aimed at providing services in the United Kingdom. The tender stage was finalised with the award issued on 22nd May 2026, after the closure of the tender period on 21st May 2026. The total value of the contract was £30,000. This contract was awarded to Serendipity Labs Limited, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting a tailored approach to encourage smaller business participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and computer systems, especially those within the SME sector. By securing government contracts like this one, businesses can not only gain valuable experience and credibility but also expand their reach within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such tenders are those with expertise in AI development and a capacity to deliver quality services promptly. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses already positioned with ready and compliant solutions have a considerable edge in securing similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

AI Development Pilot

Notice Description

AI Development Pilot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26a673c-8475-4d0f-b9fc-6de7c0c3e04e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb08e80-b1f2-4ed9-8b4e-5ab131071cef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

SERENDIPITY LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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