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AI ACCELERATOR LEARNING PROVIDER

DSIT

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) sought a Specialist Professional Service Provider to deliver the AI Accelerator programme, aimed at upskilling Data Scientists into Machine Learning Engineering roles across different government departments. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the procurement method applied being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the awarding stage, finalised on 17 December 2025, with the contract running from 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2027. The opportunity is based in London, with potential for delivery across various regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe, offering a total value of £706,320.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital and data training services to expand their portfolio. By aligning with government initiatives on AI and data-driven skills, successful bidders can augment their reputation and gain access to wider government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing innovative digital education solutions, particularly those who can adeptly tailor training for specialist skills in machine learning, would be well-positioned to capitalise on this growth avenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI ACCELERATOR LEARNING PROVIDER

Notice Description

DSIT on behalf of GDS is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Specialist Professional Service (SPS) Provider to deliver accelerators in the digital and data space, specifically for a cross-government upskilling programme called the AI Accelerator. This includes training for Data Scientists to gain skills and work towards Machine Learning Engineering roles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-853f1a56-59f6-425e-9970-afc1a7ae1c5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13f4eab-b8e2-422f-93a6-a38639e663f7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£706,320 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£706,320 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 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
E1 8QS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DECODED

Further Information

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