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Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Artificial Intelligence DPS

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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21 Nov 2025 at 13:39

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17 Jul 2024 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is overseeing an active procurement process for an extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Artificial Intelligence services. This DPS, classified under the 'Data services' industry category with a substantial estimated value of £400 million, is designed to streamline the procurement of AI services for public sector needs in the UK. CCS is based in Liverpool and manages this initiative from The Capital Building. The current procurement stage is a tender process, with the DPS set to continue until 23 February 2029. Interested suppliers should note the qualifications required, including adherence to Cyber Essentials, influenced by Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), as applicable. This restricted procedure allows for electronic submissions, with details accessible via the CCS supplier registration portal.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI services, such as programming, business analysis consultancy, software development, and implementation within the public sector. It encourages service providers who can offer comprehensive AI solutions, including consultancy, licensing, and customisation, to participate. SMEs and larger IT firms that can comply with the technical standards set by Cyber Essentials will find this an advantageous platform to expand their market presence and develop long-term partnerships with public entities. The open nature of the DPS allows suppliers to join at any time, fostering an environment of continuous competition and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Artificial Intelligence DPS

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: This is to advise that an extension has been utilised and the end date is now 23 February 2029 and also an increase of the contract notice value to PS400m.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076043-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2020 - 23 Feb 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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