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Gen AI Lighthouse Projects

Department for Work and Pensions

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29 May 2025 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions in London, United Kingdom, concerns the provision of services to support the Gen AI Lighthouse Projects. Classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000), this process is focused on the services category. The primary procurement method is conducted through a tender process, with the Department serving as the buying organisation. This contract extends from 1st August 2024 until 31st October 2025. An award has been made to IBM UK Ltd, marking the current stage of the procurement as an active award phase. The contract extension is necessary to ensure service continuity while a further competition is performed under the CCS RM6200 Artificial Intelligence DPS.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in AI and experience working within governmental frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Participation in such projects can lead to growth by expanding their portfolio in the public sector, gaining recognition as a reliable supplier for IT services, particularly those with advanced AI capabilities. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions could open doors to further contracts and collaborative opportunities in the realm of digital transformation and AI-driven initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gen AI Lighthouse Projects

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services to support DWP gen AI lighthouse projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UK Ltd

Further Information

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