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ITT - Digital and AI Skills Training - UID 321

Historic England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Sep 2026 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is commissioning an organisation-wide Digital and AI Capability Programme to support responsible adoption of digital and artificial intelligence technologies across its workforce. The appointed training provider will assess current digital and AI maturity, identify skills gaps, deliver targeted learning and build practical capability and confidence. The programme must support sustainable changes in behaviour, work with the AI Adoption Manager, Learning and Development team and other stakeholders, and be scalable and continuously improved as learner needs and AI technology develop. This is a professional training and capability-building service, including digital and AI skills assessment, learning provision and ongoing programme improvement. Delivery is for Historic England across the United Kingdom. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement has reached tender: Historic England invited offers through an open procedure. Suppliers could submit bids electronically in English. Enquiries had to be submitted by 25 September 2026 at 5:00pm, and offers by 6 October 2026 at 9:30am. The planned evaluation decision date was 26 October 2026. The single lot covers a contract from 31 October 2026 to 3 October 2029. The estimated value is £180,000 excluding VAT, or £216,000 including VAT. Award is based on quality and price, weighted 80% and 20% respectively. The tender is above the relevant threshold. The invitation required suppliers to use Historic England’s electronic tendering portal for submissions.

This opportunity suits established training providers with experience designing and delivering organisation-wide digital and AI capability programmes. Relevant suppliers should be able to assess workforce maturity and skills gaps, translate findings into targeted learning, and support practical application rather than offering standalone awareness sessions. The work calls for capability in responsible AI adoption, digital skills development, learner-centred programme design and sustainable behaviour change. Providers should be able to work collaboratively with an AI Adoption Manager, learning and development professionals and senior stakeholders, while adapting content as technology and learner needs change. A scalable delivery model is important, as the programme is intended to support a workforce across Historic England. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises broadens the potential supplier base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Digital and AI Skills Training - UID 321

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking an experienced external provider to design, deliver and continuously improve an organisation-wide Digital and AI Capability Programme as part of its AI Adoption workstream. The programme aims to accelerate the responsible adoption of digital and AI technologies by increasing confidence and practical application across the workforce. The successful supplier will help assess current levels of digital and AI maturity, identify skill gaps, provide targeted learning opportunities and support sustainable behavior change. Working closely with the AI Adoption Manager, Learning & Development team and key stakeholders, the supplier will deliver a scalable programme that supports organisational priorities and evolves in response to learner needs and developments in AI technology. Full details can be found in the invitation to tender

Planning Information

We are seeking an external training provider to support our Digital and AI Adoption workstream through a digital and AI skills assessment, learning provision and capability-building programme. The gathered insights will help us understand whether the proposed initiative is realistic, what level of support may be required. This will be done Via an open tender procedure or possible via a GCA route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086508-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 3 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Postcode Area
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
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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