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Proposition Design Consultancy Services for Digital & AI Skills building

THE KING'S TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The King's Trust in London is seeking consultancy services for digital and AI skills building, under an active tender process. The buyer organisation is classified as a public undertaking, and the procurement is open competition below threshold. The initiative focuses on developing a national Digital & AI Skills training programme targeting young people aged 16-30, especially those facing digital exclusion, to prepare them for the workforce. The tender, with a gross value of GBP 108,000, covers services in development consultancy, project management, and youth education. Key dates include the submission deadline on 11th May 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 4th May 2026. The project is scheduled to run from June to September 2026 across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in education services, consultancy, and digital skills development, offering scope to influence young lives while engaging in a forward-thinking technological project. Businesses with expertise in GenAI and proposition design, particularly those with demonstrated experience, stand a solid chance of securing this contract. The procurement method supports electronic submissions, making it accessible to SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their reach and impact in the digital education sector. With an emphasis on technical quality, social value, and the capacity to deliver, this procurement is ripe for businesses looking forward to contributing to societal development and broadening their portfolio in educational consultancy.

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Notice Title

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034517-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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