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Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)

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20 Jul 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has recently completed a contracting process for the "Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training" under the services category, with a focus on specialist training services. This procurement, carried out through a selective method as part of a framework agreement, was awarded to ANDigital Ltd. The contract, valued at £174,000, commenced on 8th July 2026 and will run until 8th April 2027, serving NEST's London office, located at E14 4PU, United Kingdom. The contracting stage was finalised with the award notice published on 20th July 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI training services, particularly those with expertise in upskilling programmes. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are part of relevant framework agreements or those that can deliver specialist training services may find such tenders lucrative for growth. The contract's alignment with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) suitability underscores the opportunity for smaller, agile companies to engage in high-value public sector projects, thus broadening their client base and establishing their credibility in the specialist training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Data & AI Literacy Training

Notice Description

AI upskilling and enablement programme via G-Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30c1e569-497d-486f-b564-e3f468dc56d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b88eb9-6ba9-4ba7-bad0-7b2a0d1e86e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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