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title: "Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Artificial Intelligence DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e22"
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buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-21"
---

# Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Artificial Intelligence DPS

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e22

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## Summary

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is overseeing an active procurement process for an extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Artificial Intelligence services. This DPS, classified under the 'Data services' industry category with a substantial estimated value of £400 million, is designed to streamline the procurement of AI services for public sector needs in the UK. CCS is based in Liverpool and manages this initiative from The Capital Building. The current procurement stage is a tender process, with the DPS set to continue until 23 February 2029. Interested suppliers should note the qualifications required, including adherence to Cyber Essentials, influenced by Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), as applicable. This restricted procedure allows for electronic submissions, with details accessible via the CCS supplier registration portal.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AI services, such as programming, business analysis consultancy, software development, and implementation within the public sector. It encourages service providers who can offer comprehensive AI solutions, including consultancy, licensing, and customisation, to participate. SMEs and larger IT firms that can comply with the technical standards set by Cyber Essentials will find this an advantageous platform to expand their market presence and develop long-term partnerships with public entities. The open nature of the DPS allows suppliers to join at any time, fostering an environment of continuous competition and innovation.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of artificial intelligence services. Crown Commercial Service is inviting suppliers to request to participate in the Artificial Intelligence DPS. This DPS offers a simple route to purchase artificial intelligence services in the public sector, allowing customers to access a wide range of competition in an emerging market, including discovery and consultancy services, licencing, customisation and support for AI applications, and end-to-end partnerships. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Artificial intelligence services including programming services of application software, business analysis consultancy services, software development services, software implementation services, and data services. Additional information: This is to advise that an extension has been utilised and the end date is now 23 February 2029 and also an increase of the contract notice value to PS400m.

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6200 Artificial Intelligence DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076043-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 23 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 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

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076043-2025
- 17 Jul 2024 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022060-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1c7334-3f3a-4a34-8328-0d57db69c7df#
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/CCS
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0

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