Award

Award of AI adoption training

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

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Award

03 Apr 2026 at 11:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 14:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales, based in Cardiff, has completed a procurement process for the "Award of AI adoption training" services, falling under the education and training industry category. The process utilised a direct award procurement method due to the specialised nature of the services required and the supplier's unique capabilities. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Generative AI Strategy B.V, with the formal contract set to commence on 17th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The programme aims to integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations by building foundational AI skills among bank staff, enhancing productivity, and developing a long-term AI strategy to be presented to the board in April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI consultancy and training, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke AI adoption programmes with a focus on Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational and training services related to cutting-edge technologies would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract's objective of instilling AI readiness within the organisation reflects a growing trend in demand for AI skills across various sectors, offering potential growth areas for companies adept at providing advanced technological solutions and strategic consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of AI adoption training

Notice Description

After a publication of a UK 5 notice DBW has entered into a contract for AI adoption. DBW needs consultancy support to deliver on DBW's programme of work to make the organisation AI ready, embedding artificial intelligence into daily operations, enhancing productivity and driving innovation. We would like the programme aims to: * Build foundational AI skills across all colleagues, ensuring everyone gains an understanding of Generative AI and can use Microsoft Copilot safely and effectively. We will make Copilot licenses available to all colleagues post-introductory training on an opt-in basis * Empower AI Champions to lead adoption and change within their teams Classification of data is: Highly Confidential. Unauthorised disclosure could be expected to cause major damage to the organisation or its reputation Assist us in developing a longer term AI adoption strategy and roadmap to present to the Board in April 2025 and establish robust governance, compliance, and support structures for responsible AI use. For FY 26/27 the DBW AI adoption strategy aims to make the organisation AI ready, embedding artificial intelligence into daily operations, enhancing productivity and driving innovation. As part of our AI adoption programme we want to: * Build foundational AI skills across all colleagues, ensuring everyone gains an understanding of Generative AI and can use Microsoft Copilot safely and effectively. We will make Copilot licenses available to all users across the organisation on an opt-in basis * Empower AI Champions to lead adoption and change within their teams * Establish robust governance, compliance, and support structures for responsible AI use.

Procurement Information

The Development Bank of Wales is awarding this contract via Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 provisions. The required AI adoption and Generative AI consultancy services constitute a niche and highly specialist market with no suitable framework available. GenAi possesses unique capabilities already demonstrated in prior engagement with SMT, enabling continuity and expertise critical to delivering DBW's AI-readiness roadmap within required timescales. Given the strategic importance of the programme, the need for rapid mobilisation (<12 weeks), and the approval from CMO and Procurement, a competitive process would cause significant delay and risk to organisational objectives. This Direct Award route therefore ensures best value, compliance, and timely delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031198-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERATIVE AI STRATEGY

Further Information

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