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title: "AI Pilot Services Partner"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
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# AI Pilot Services Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc41525-0c12-486d-adc5-2df18b42ea3d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has concluded a selective procurement process for an "AI Pilot Services Partner" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. This process has led to the award of a contract valued at GBP 4,500,000 for the delivery of AI Pilots. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement and is applicable to the entire United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete, with the contract period running from 7th January 2026 to 6th July 2026. The award was officially published on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in technical services and IT consulting, particularly those capable of supporting governmental AI initiatives. The procurement was targeted at including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although the awarded supplier, Faculty Science Limited, is a large company. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering technical solutions and have experience with government projects are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. AI Partner to provide technical services that will support delivery of MHCLG AI Pilots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42988142-10a5-4016-a7cf-c4c1efaf6b00 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | FACULTY SCIENCE |

## 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 Jan 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42988142-10a5-4016-a7cf-c4c1efaf6b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42988142-10a5-4016-a7cf-c4c1efaf6b00
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec5eb0f7-d2da-4cc8-96f5-d66104353046
  Redacted version of signed contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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