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title: "GRATUR_8146"
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# GRATUR_8146

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de43028-2673-4a86-bdd8-5f2cd72637b5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "GRATUR_8146" has been completed. The Cabinet Office served as the buyer, contracting Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to work on a project supporting Plexal (City) Ltd until the end of the financial year 2026. This endeavour, involving the Ministry of Defence's Defence AI Centre and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focuses on developing a target operating model and pilot for a new AI co-creation capability. The procurement belongs to the IT services industry, classified under CPV code 72000000, with delivery in Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the award notice published on 26 February 2026, following an active award status dated 9 February 2026.

This awarded contract provides growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and associated Internet services. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to the project involving AI co-creation capabilities, supporting significant advancements within public sector technology initiatives. Besides facilitating collaboration with government agencies like the Ministry of Defence, the contract's short-term nature allows for focused, impactful engagement, appealing primarily to agile businesses prepared to meet precise project objectives within a limited timeframe.

## Notice

Plexal (City) Ltd have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. On behalf of the Cabinet Office to support on a time-bound project to the end of this financial year. Specifically, the NSS is working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence AI Centre (DAIC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to develop a target operating model, implementation roadmap and pilot for a new AI co-creation capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91202f8-6a22-4a05-9455-09326f332ecf |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,200 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91202f8-6a22-4a05-9455-09326f332ecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91202f8-6a22-4a05-9455-09326f332ecf
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa712694-9859-4341-bc88-1a1b1beebf1a

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