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UKRI-5675 - AI TRAINING

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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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

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves a direct award for the project titled "UKRI-5675 - AI Training." This initiative falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically encompassing consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process is administrated as a direct award due to the supplier's unique expertise, which is unavailable from others. The awarded contract, valued at £333,600 gross, was designated for Inversity Limited, a London-based SME. The contract period is set to begin on 16 February 2026 and conclude on 15 February 2028. The procurement stage is currently complete, having moved through award updates on 10 February 2026, and the standstill period concluded on 5 February 2026.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in AI training and IT services, particularly those with the capacity to provide bespoke AI tool training systems. The detailed requirements of this tender, including hands-on skill building, automatic re-certification, and GDPR-compliant security, make it ideal for companies specialising in advanced tech solutions. SMEs, in particular, like Inversity Limited, which focus on innovative technological adaptations, can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and contribute to public sector efficiencies. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and adaptive IT training platforms are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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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/011751-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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