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AI Directorate Design Services

DSIT

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AI Directorate Design Services" has been completed, with the buying organisation being DSIT located at 22-26 Whitehall, London, England. The contract, classified under computer-related professional services, was awarded to Create Change London Limited. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting services related to programme review and realignment for AI Exemplar. The procurement stage concluded with the award on 3rd March 2026, and the contract period began on the same date and will end on 28th April 2026. The services required are to be delivered across various territories, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The total contract value is £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in AI programme design and realignment would find this contract appealing, given the demand for specialised services in internationally diverse markets. The involvement of DSIT as the contracting authority ensures that any partnership formed would provide exposure to government projects, potentially enhancing business profiles and fostering growth. Although the contract was awarded to a large company, SMEs focusing on similar services should consider preparing for future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

AI Directorate Design Services

Notice Description

Provision of program review and realignment services for AI Exemplar

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc6e832e-d281-422d-922e-b9880108a2bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90279201-144d-4494-9533-fd793694e3fc
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

CREATE CHANGE LONDON

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