Artificial Intelligence DPS

Crown Commercial Service

Published: Nov 21, 2025

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

Supplies tender: Artificial Intelligence DPS. From Crown Commercial Service in United Kingdom, ICT & digital. Submission deadline Feb 2029.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Software and IT support. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before February 21, 2029.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Additional information: Please be advised that an extension has been utilised on this DPS and the end date is now 23 February 2029. The contract value has also been increased and it is now £400m.

Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues.

Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.. CPV: Programming services of application software (72212000). Procedure: Restricted procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 21, 2025. Last refreshed 45 days ago. Reference: RM6200... BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service has issued 210 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 169 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is February 21, 2029. You have 984 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Crown Commercial Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £400,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference RM6200.. when communicating with the contracting authority.