Tender

Microsoft Co-Pilot

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Dec 2025 at 14:58

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), was for the provision of Microsoft Co-Pilot, designed to enhance AI application within the organisation. Situated in London, CPS aimed to revolutionise workplace efficiency through IT services, classified under CPV code 72222300. This project, valued at approximately £6.8 million, was initially planned to start on 1 October 2025 and run until 30 September 2028, targeting both SMEs and VCSEs. Despite being at the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1 July 2025, the tender status has been withdrawn as of 10 December 2025 due to award finalisation under a different framework.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses capable of delivering information technology services, particularly those focused on AI solutions. Companies with expertise in productivity-enhancing technologies would have been well-placed to leverage this project to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The withdrawn status indicates that while this particular opportunity has concluded, similar future projects could open new avenues for businesses ready to support digital transformation goals within government bodies. Keeping abreast of updates in this area would be beneficial for organisations seeking long-term engagements in AI-driven initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Co-Pilot

Notice Description

CPS has set out to use AI proactively to 'change the game' and use it to transform our processes and unlock wider system thinking. Copilot presents a significant opportunity in this regard. There is widespread recognition of the scale of opportunity, and that with people as our key investment and asset, AI has an important role to help us improve productivity. Copilot, specifically, can streamline tasks and enhance workplace efficiency, thus providing more value for money than custom AI solutions. We will invest in productivity initiatives that will benefit a large volume of colleagues, leveraging the capabilities of Copilot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081580-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Digital Software Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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