Award

AI for Records Management

CABINET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 09:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Mar 2025 at 16:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "AI for Records Management" to investigate the use of artificial intelligence in records management. This procurement process falls under the industry category of services, specifically records management. The process involved a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The awarded contract was formalised on 1st April 2025, with the University of Salford as the supplier. The contract period commences on 16th April 2025 and concludes on 16th July 2025, with a possible extension until 16th August 2025 if required. The primary location for the implementation of this contract is the United Kingdom, with all activities centred around records management.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to utilise or integrate AI technologies into records management processes. It is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in AI, data management, or information technology services. Companies that are adept at handling public sector contracts and those with innovation in AI deployment in administrative functions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The Cabinet Office, as a central government authority, offers long-term collaboration prospects for businesses demonstrating robust solutions and effective project delivery within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI for Records Management

Notice Description

This contract is to investigate the use of AI in records management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79996100 - Records management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 16 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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