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title: "Generative AI Centre of Excellence and Lighthouse Projects"
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# Generative AI Centre of Excellence and Lighthouse Projects

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57806181-efbc-4fbe-80b0-f75e877328d5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions in London has awarded a tender for the project "Generative AI Centre of Excellence and Lighthouse Projects" in the IT services category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £5,000,000 with a tender period ending on August 4, 2023, and a contract period running from September 4, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

This opportunity to provide digital services for the setup of the Generative AI Centre of Excellence and specific Lighthouse projects is suitable for businesses specializing in IT services and consulting. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions, this tender by the Department for Work and Pensions can benefit SMEs looking to grow their presence in the technology sector within the United Kingdom market.

## Notice

G-Cloud Call-Off Contract to deliver digital services to support set up of Generative AI Centre of Excellence and delivery of specific Lighthouse projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13a9d9e-a046-4040-8644-0b0f681a048f |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## 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 Oct 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13a9d9e-a046-4040-8644-0b0f681a048f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13a9d9e-a046-4040-8644-0b0f681a048f
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c5a2848-ccf6-45bb-a3e2-1a00ff3bbe2f
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