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title: "MHCLG Capability Partner for the AI in Local Government Project (AILG)"
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# MHCLG Capability Partner for the AI in Local Government Project (AILG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3925ac17-b262-41e6-917e-84a3e0b6dfed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the AI in Local Government Project. This involves the provision of expertise in delivery, user-centred design, and technology, focusing on scaling AI tools within local government in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £10,000,000, commenced on 28th November 2025 and will conclude on 27th November 2027. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The method utilised was selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SME) participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on AI technology and user-centred design. Businesses with expertise in these areas could benefit from potential future projects and collaborations with MHCLG or local governments. Companies positioning themselves in sectors such as software development and support, and those that can scale solutions effectively, are well-suited to compete in similar public procurement processes. This contract exemplifies the demand for innovative technology solutions in the public sector, paving the way for growth in these industries.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Provision of expert capability in delivery, user centred design and technology to support the work of AILG. Focusing on sustainable roll out and scaling of AI tools to local government and also, if required, across MHCLG and its ALBs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d6cfa5-eda9-4705-a4d4-9301e61405a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d6cfa5-eda9-4705-a4d4-9301e61405a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d6cfa5-eda9-4705-a4d4-9301e61405a4
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b2129b8-3226-4103-98da-10762f09568a
  Redacted version of signed contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/MHCLG

## Provenance

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