Tender

CA17598 - Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building

THE KING'S TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The King's Trust, a prominent organisation based in London, is actively seeking proposals through an open procedure for "CA17598 - Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building." This tender is situated within the services category, specifically targeting project management consultancy services. The opportunity is aimed at supporting the development, piloting, and scaling of a national Digital & AI Skills training programme. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 11th May 2026, followed by the contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management, GenAI subject matter, and digital training content development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. By participating, businesses have the chance to significantly grow by helping shape and deliver a programme focused on reducing digital exclusion among young people aged 16-30 across various geographic locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17598 - Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building

Notice Description

The King's Trust invites tenders from economic operators for the provision of the services as described in Part 3 of this Request for Tender (RFT). The King's Trust is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to support the development, piloting, and scale up planning of a new national Digital & AI Skills training programme, underpinned by a regulated qualification, aimed at young people aged 16-30 before they enter the world of work, particularly those facing digital exclusion or disadvantage. This RFP covers a 4 month period (June to September 2026), during which the selected supplier will provide project management, training content development, GenAI subject matter expertise, and market engagement support to help the Trust build the foundation for a scalable programme. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building Lot 2: Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17598. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17598 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d467306-936b-4d55-b317-4d25908b13a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KING'S TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8EG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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