Ultima joins the CCS AI Marketplace
Ultima has officially joined the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) AI marketplace, a government framework for public sector organisations to access trusted AI technologies and services.
What is the CCS AI Marketplace?
The CCS AI Marketplace uses a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), allowing approved organisations to bid on AI-related projects across UK public sector bodies. This includes everything from consultancy and implementation to full AI solutions. The DPS is designed to help UK public sector organisations access AI and automation technologies more easily, ethically, and efficiently.
Why Ultima was accepted
Our acceptance means that Ultima is now eligible to support public sector bodies with innovative, ethical, and impactful AI services that drive digital transformation.
During the selection process, we showcased compliance and the capability to deliver diverse, tailored AI technologies meeting public sector client needs.
Key strengths we showcased include:
- AI readiness: Helping organisations assess and prepare for AI adoption, ensuring smooth integration and long-term value.
- Research and development: Driving innovation through continuous research, prototyping, and development of cutting-edge AI solutions.
- AI safety: Prioritising safe deployment of AI systems, with robust safeguards and risk management practices.
- AI security and data protection: Ensuring all AI solutions adhere to the highest standards of security and data privacy, in line with regulatory requirements.
By clearly demonstrating our capabilities in these areas, we met the CCS’s criteria as a trusted and innovative AI supplier.
Why AI matters in the public sector
AI is improving public services, by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, streamlining administrative processes, and unlocking new capacity for innovation and better service delivery. With the UK government prioritising ethical and responsible AI adoption, these technologies are transforming the way we work. Enabling smarter, cost-effective solutions that are better aligned with the evolving needs of users, even in the face of stretched budgets and growing demand.
What this means for our future in the public sector
Being part of the CCS AI Marketplace is a significant step forward for Ultima. It opens doors to exciting new opportunities that may not be accessible through other frameworks or DPSs.
This platform enables us to engage more closely with public sector organisations by fostering stronger collaborations and understanding of their specific challenges. It allows us to offer streamlined access to cutting-edge AI technologies, ensuring that innovative solutions are delivered efficiently and effectively. Moreover, by offering tailored end-to-end partnerships, we meet each public sector client’s unique needs, helping them reach their goals through expert, customised support.
Through the Marketplace, we can now support public sector drive for innovation and digital transformation by delivering impactful, future-ready AI solutions. These improve data management, automate routine tasks, and enhance service delivery in healthcare, education, and public safety.
Our competitive edge
Ultima stands out in the CCS AI Marketplace for its proven expertise in delivering AI solutions across public and private sectors with trusted impact and innovation. Our commitment to an ethical AI approach ensures that transparency, fairness, and responsible deployment are at the core of everything we do. We offer comprehensive, end-to-end capabilities, from initial strategy, readiness assessments, implementation to ongoing support. This allows us to meet the diverse needs of our clients effectively and consistently.
With a security-first mindset, we prioritise data protection and strict compliance with UK regulations. This gives clients confidence in the integrity and reliability of their AI solutions. Additionally, our innovation-driven culture fuels ongoing R&D investment. This keeps us ahead of the curve and enables delivery of future-ready solutions for evolving challenges.
This new milestone empowers us to play a pivotal role in the public sector’s ongoing digital evolution. We’re now able to deliver innovative, secure, and ethical AI solutions directly to the heart of public services. By leveraging our expertise and commitment to responsible AI, we’re helping transform how government departments, healthcare providers, and public organisations operate at scale.
We’re excited to collaborate with organisations across government, healthcare, education, and beyond, building a smarter, more efficient, and responsive public sector. Together, we aim to meet evolving community needs and drive a lasting, positive impact for everyone.
See how Ultima’s AI-powered automation transformed patient registration for Connect Health, boosting efficiency, accuracy and care delivery. Read the full case study.
