--- title: "Contract Award Notice - DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-08-13" --- # Contract Award Notice - DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7557e650-c6fe-48c0-8bb4-75d310e737b3.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence has reached the award stage for the contract titled "DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams". This contract, which falls under the services category of software consultancy, involves support for the Defence Synthetics Service to enhance modelling, simulation, and enterprise AI capabilities across the Defence sector. The contract covers regions including London and the South West of the United Kingdom and was procured through a selective process via the Digital and IT Professional Services framework (RM6249). The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total value of £19,000,000. This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software consultancy and IT professional services, given the focus on AI and modelling capabilities. Enterprises that excel in providing scalable, outcome-based solutions and have experience working with frameworks such as the DIPS will find this tender particularly suitable. Although the contract has been awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar expertise may find future opportunities in this space or as subcontractors, leveraging their agility and specialised skills. The engagement underlines a substantial commitment to enhancing technological capabilities within the Defence sector, fostering collaborations that can drive innovation and development. ## Notice Contract Award Notice for DDAI/197 - Enterprise AI, Modelling and Simulation Core and Embedded Teams contract. Competed through Lot 2 - Dev, Apps, UX, Dev Ops, Sys Design & Support - of the Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) framework (RM6249). Procurement of a Core Support Service to enable the Defence Synthetics Service to deliver a pan-Defence capability supporting Modelling & Simulation (M&S) and enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI). The services under this contract will support the Defence Synthetics Service in accelerating the deployment of new programmes, enhance existing capabilities, and maximise the value of pan-Defence M&S and AI through a services-based approach. The service will also provide scalable support for embedded delivery teams to meet new requirements, whether from Synthetics, or known customers such as the Defence Modelling and Simulation Office and the Defence AI Centre. The contract will adopt outcome-based Statements of Work (SoW) in alignment with the DIPS framework (RM6249). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906114df-5a04-4708-8feb-b75e77975c07 | | 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 | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,000,000 | | 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 DEFENCE | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906114df-5a04-4708-8feb-b75e77975c07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906114df-5a04-4708-8feb-b75e77975c07 13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1eb01a3d-5706-4904-a474-af7e930f33cf n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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