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    ContractsAI Development Work - Temporary Extension
    Awarded contract

    AI Development Work - Temporary Extension

    Awarded
    £41.7k
    Published 13 Oct 2026

    Temporary extension of AI development contract OUPA11215 with a budget of up to £50,000 for various artificial intelligence-related work.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 13 Oct 2026· 2 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £41.7k
    Published 13 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £41,667
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IT
      INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 weeks ago.

    13 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a temporary few-month extension of contract OUPA11215 offering opportunities for various artificial intelligence (AI) related development work. The contract value is up to £50,000. This extension allows successful suppliers to continue delivering AI-related services and solutions. Potential work areas may include AI system development, implementation, testing, or related technical support services.

    Track record

    9 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

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    5. CARDINUS RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED1× · 11%
    6. Ideagen Gael Ltd1× · 11%

    +2 more suppliers

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078659

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