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AI Optimisation & Content Design

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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21 Sep 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed in this document features the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "AI Optimisation & Content Design," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. Although the procurement process is complete, key dates to note include the contract's active period from 26th August to 28th November 2025. The procurement method was "limited," indicating it was below the threshold without open competition. Quietroom Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, which encompasses several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI and IT consultancy sectors to potentially expand their service offerings and client base by aligning with government projects. Businesses adept in providing innovative AI solutions and content design strategies could find avenues for growth by leveraging partnerships and demonstrating their expertise in high-impact projects like this one with MaPS. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from similar procurement processes that encourage limited competition, allowing them to compete effectively against larger firms.

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Notice Title

AI Optimisation & Content Design

Notice Description

Testing of MaPS content in the context of AI with a set of recommendations based on the outcome of that testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@maps.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUIETROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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