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29 Apr 2022 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently managing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Artificial Intelligence services valued at an estimated £200 million. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, allowing suppliers to request participation through a selective process. The scope of this DPS includes programming services of application software and various consultancy services. The tender period ends on 2 March 2023, and suppliers can submit their applications electronically while adhering to specific selection criteria. The procurement may involve compliance with Government Security Classifications and Cyber Essentials due to the sensitivity of the services being procured.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology companies, particularly those specialising in artificial intelligence, software development, and consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements and have experience in providing AI solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The flexibility of the contracting periods and the extensive nature of the services required mean that a wide range of firms from established providers to innovative start-ups can potentially engage and grow their operations through participation in the DPS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of artificial intelligence services. Crown Commercial Service is inviting suppliers to request to participate in the Artificial Intelligence DPS. This DPS offers a simple route to purchase artificial intelligence services in the public sector, allowing customers to access a wide range of competition in an emerging market, including discovery and consultancy services, licencing, customisation and support for AI applications, and end-to-end partnerships. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Artificial intelligence services including programming services of application software, business analysis consultancy services, software development services, software implementation services, and data services. Additional information: The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. This is an extension of 12 months following the initial period of 18 months.

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6200 Artificial Intelligence DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033262
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011205-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72243000 - Programming services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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