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Delivery of Infuse (Innovation Future Services) Innovation Collision Space 2026

SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE

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18 Feb 2026 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee has completed the procurement of services for the delivery of the Infuse Innovation Collision Space 2026 initiative. This project involves leading innovative future services and facilitating problem-solving related to applying AI in public service redesign. The contract, valued at £79,824.50 (excluding VAT), ran from 17th February to 16th November 2026. Located in Cardiff, the procurement follows Welsh devolved regulations and falls under the research and development services category. The limited competition procurement process aimed for below-threshold service delivery, with the award being active, marking the culmination of the contracting stage.

This tender presents an appealing opportunity for businesses in the AI and innovation sectors, particularly those focused on public service enhancements and cross-sector collaboration. Firms adept at design, analytics support, and innovation coaching can leverage their expertise to contribute to public service transformation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with proficiency in commercialising innovative solutions would be well-placed to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their growth potential through participation in governmental projects that demand innovative problem-solving and programme delivery skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Infuse (Innovation Future Services) Innovation Collision Space 2026

Notice Description

Provider to work with the Cardiff Capital Challenges team to lead the delivery of the Infuse - Innovative Future Services innovation collision space 2026: - * Facilitation of the problem definition related to Applying AI to a redesign of public service. * Design the participatory journey for the cross-sector innovation group. * Design the programme delivery, articulate a clear offer and develop the outreach work required to build an innovation team. * Provide clarity on the outcomes expected from testing interventions. * Explore and articulate what good looks like, drawing on extensive expertise on monitoring outcomes. * Provide analytical support - Throughout. * Provide support, coaching and challenge to the innovation teams - Throughout. * Explore what support is required for commercialisation of the innovation tested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014628-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,824 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE
Contact Name
Owen Wilce
Contact Email
owen.wilce@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIVATE PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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