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title: "AI analysis, development and evaluation support"
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# AI analysis, development and evaluation support

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-061bb93c-f32d-4c9f-a4aa-8ea8bf4f3417

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for AI analysis, development, and evaluation support within the IT services industry, focusing on consulting and software development. The opportunity falls under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract has been awarded to KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED and spans from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2026, with a total value of £640,000. Although the procurement stage is complete, the award notice for this contract was published on 3rd December 2025. The delivery addresses include locations within the UK and overseas territories, highlighting the broad scope and potential geographic reach of the project.

This tender opens up potential avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to engage in providing innovative AI solutions. With the Department for Transport being the buying organisation, businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AI tool development and data analysis, could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a government department. This engagement with public sector procurement can facilitate opportunities for business growth within the UK and on an international scale, benefiting firms that are adaptable and capable of meeting specified consultancy and software development needs.

## Notice

Analysing data and developing AI tools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fa1c23-ceb9-49a6-ad36-b3ea5978117b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fa1c23-ceb9-49a6-ad36-b3ea5978117b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fa1c23-ceb9-49a6-ad36-b3ea5978117b
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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