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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has completed a procurement process titled "AI Specialist" to engage an individual or entity capable of assessing current official guidance, evaluating AI tools, developing prototypes, and providing implementation recommendations. The procurement fell under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category, with a focus on goods. The contract is set to be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom, covering the period from 3rd August 2026 to 16th October 2026. Utilising a “selective” procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the process reached the award stage on 24th July 2026, where Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited was awarded the contract valued at £96,000.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses in the AI services sector, especially those specialising in personnel supply services and capable of adapting AI technology to enhance workflow efficiencies. Given its classification as suitable for SMEs, smaller firms with expertise in AI evaluation and development may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business expansion. Companies equipped to provide insightful AI recommendations and prototype developments would be well-positioned to meet the requirements of this procurement, thereby facilitating further growth and market presence in AI-related services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AI Specialist

Notice Description

Provision of an AI Specialist to carry out the following activities: Assessment of the current official guidance Evaluation of suitable AI tools and approaches Development of a series of Prototypes that demonstrate how AI-enabled review workflows Develop implementation recommendations Deliver a final report and handover The Contract may be extended by up to an additional 12 weeks as determined by the Buyer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c1de025-088c-4839-9f2b-64db68063759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c385be23-db81-4651-9ad9-048faeeec7fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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