Nexus AI

Depart for Work and Pensions

Published: Sep 29, 2025

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to IBM UK Ltd — £9,000,000

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About This Opportunity

ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Nexus AI. By Depart for Work and Pensions. Awarded to IBM UK Ltd (GBP 9.0M, Sep 2025).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Software, artificial intelligence and Internet. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 27.0 million.

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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Authority requires a strategic Supplier capable of meeting requirements related to the exploration, deployment, and ongoing support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services. These include, but are not limited to: Tech Spikes, Horizon Scans, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), Software Trial Teams, working with colleagues to identify business problems, supply expertise to build Beta MVP products and maintain / support products that have gone Live.. CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on September 29, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: CF-0002800DQH00000FUqLV2A1. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-0002800DQH00000FUqLV2A1 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to IBM UK Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Depart for Work and Pensions 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 Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

IBM UK Ltd was awarded the contract for £9,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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.