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UKRI-5675 - AI TRAINING

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:51

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:28

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a major central government public authority, has completed its procurement process under the tender titled "UKRI-5675 - AI TRAINING" focusing on AI tools training. This process highlights services in the IT industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with activities centred in London and Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, citing the supplier's unique expertise as a rationale, benefiting Inversity Limited, an SME. The award and contract status are now active with a contract period from 6th March 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an overall contract value of £333,600.00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in AI tools and measurable adoption metrics. Companies that can offer bespoke, hands-on skill-building modules and continual updates aligned with rapid AI evolution would have the potential to thrive. UKRI's commitment to ongoing support and monthly content updates ensures continuous engagement and growth prospects for the supplier. Such projects require business agility, innovative solutions compatible with GDPR standards, and capabilities in single sign-on integration, making it an attractive venture for capable SMEs in the tech industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5675 - AI TRAINING

Notice Description

Training system for utilising AI tools effectively with bespoke elements tailored to contracting authorities requirements which includes: * Hands-on, role-specific skill building based on specific role profiles per user * Automatic re-certification - additional learning modules based on fast moving AI tools without the need to repeat learning * Measurable adoption metrics and real-time ROI dashboards * Instant feedback and certification tracking * GDPR-compliant security with SSO integration across multiple domains * A dedicated instance with onboarding support * Kick-off webinar, regular adoption reviews, and ongoing support * Monthly content updates aligned to AI evolution and tool changes

Procurement Information

Supplier has unique knowledge unavailable from other suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023904-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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