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DSIT AISI L&D Requirement

DSIT

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DSIT AISI L&D Requirement" involves the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located at 100 Parliament Street, London. This contract is for staff training services, specifically a bespoke AI Fundamentals training course. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine on 12th March 2025, with the period from 3rd March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, deemed suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), within a services category, and was identified as being below the threshold for more competitive procedures.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in employee training services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence. Companies that can offer tailored educational programmes stand to benefit from such contracts. The suitability for SMEs means that smaller businesses within the technology education sector could potentially replicate such successes by highlighting their ability to deliver quality, bespoke training solutions. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can gain visibility and build their credentials with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT AISI L&D Requirement

Notice Description

The provision of a bespoke AI Fundamentals training course for DSIT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ddab2e1-8f81-45f4-9fcd-8a15753325dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f2159e-ab2d-4079-a49e-96b6f343592f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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