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07 Jul 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Privacy Trust and Data Services" was facilitated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, England. This tender focuses on digital services related to design exploration, pattern extraction, user testing, prototyping, and interface design within the sphere of artificial intelligence experiences. The industry category classified for this tender is "Data Services" under the CPV code 72300000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a planned approach to sourcing. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2025, with the contract commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Projects by IF Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 17th October 2025 for the amount of 971,955 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and data services, particularly those with expertise in AI-related design and development tasks. The awarded supplier, Projects by IF Ltd, exemplifies the alignment of SME capabilities with specialised government needs in this sector. Businesses with experience in providing digital solutions that support design analysis, pattern extraction, and user interface design can find similar opportunities lucrative. Additionally, organisations with the capacity to engage in international or UK-wide delivery, given the diverse delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories and Europe, are well-positioned to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Privacy Trust and Data Services

Notice Description

Digital Services to support design exploration, pattern extraction, user testing, prototyping and interface design in an AI experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb79f89a-9d34-4a89-a050-d433edf215c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d320f60-4c96-4649-884f-09494e579939
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£772,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£971,955 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 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

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

PROJECTS BY IF

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