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title: "Guidelines on AI-ready Datasets"
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# Guidelines on AI-ready Datasets

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01fafdb3-c5de-42d4-b205-33c6662336ff

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## Summary

The National Data Library within the Government Digital Service, part of DSIT, conducted a procurement process titled "Guidelines on AI-ready Datasets," aiming to establish best practices for releasing government datasets tailored for AI applications. The procurement, classified under "content or data standardization and classification services," entails developing effective data structures and methods for dissemination across various regions, including the UK, Europe, and global territories. The procurement process used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, moved to the award stage, and concluded with an active contract from 22nd December 2025 to 9th January 2026. The award notice was published on 12th February 2026, confirming that Cognizant Worldwide Limited was selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £37,500.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in AI data solutions, content standardisation, and classification services to leverage their expertise in government data projects. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises that are adept at handling complex data management and AI-driven solutions due to the focus on AI-ready dataset guidelines. Large enterprises, like Cognizant Worldwide Limited, have successfully competed for this tender, underscoring the potential for significant growth and collaboration with government agencies. Firms with capabilities in data structuring and dissemination can benefit substantially from participating in such strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing governmental data utilisation.

## Notice

The National Data Library in the Government Digital Service procured services to develop guidelines and best practices for releasing government datasets which can be used for AI, including on the development of effective data structures and data dissemination methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498c79e-5590-460e-ab45-b8cbd5578d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498c79e-5590-460e-ab45-b8cbd5578d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1498c79e-5590-460e-ab45-b8cbd5578d3f
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b8028c8-3494-4832-af6c-c2bc0895f335
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