--- title: "AI and Automation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03654f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03654f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03654f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03654f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2022-09-02" --- # AI and Automation Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03654f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03654f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03654f.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has issued a Prior Information Notice for a procurement process titled "AI and Automation" in the IT services sector. This initiative aims to engage with industry experts and potential suppliers interested in bidding for a framework contract. Market engagement sessions are planned for October, with interested parties required to express their interest by midday on 22 September 2022. The procurement will involve the provision of artificial intelligence and automation services for use by UK Central Government Departments and public sector bodies. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support, particularly those well-versed in artificial intelligence and automation technologies. The anticipated agreement structure includes multiple lots such as AI Consultancy Research and Support, Augmented Decision Making, and Automation. Interested bidders must be Cyber Essentials certified and adhere to stringent security requirements related to the Government Security Classifications Scheme. Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the aim of supporting public sector adoption of AI and automation services within government departments and related organisations. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of artificial intelligence and automation for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all artificial intelligence and automation required by UK Central Government Departments. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. The indicative lot structure is: * Lot 1: AI Consultancy Research and Support * Lot 2: Augmented Decision Making * Lot 3: Automation * Lot 4: Natural Language Processing * Lot 5: Imaging and Computer Vision Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK Government is seeking to support public sector adoption of artificial intelligence and automation services by government departments, in compliance with industry standards and guidelines. The commercial agreement is to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK bodies, including but not limited to Central Government Departments and their agencies, non departmental public bodies, Devolved administrations, NHS Bodies and providers of services to the NHS, local authorities, police, voluntary sector, charities and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these public sector bodies. The proposed agreement is expected to be a framework agreement. This is to be confirmed within Government following market engagement. The Authority considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME's). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024636-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72243000 - Programming services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2022 at 11:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024636-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36511b69-3c2a-438d-903e-b094f3459743 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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