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AI for Good

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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11 Aug 2026 at 14:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is inviting tenders for the "AI for Good" programme, aimed at promoting responsible adoption of artificial intelligence among early-stage entrepreneurs in the Liverpool City Region. This procurement process, in collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 11th September 2026. The programme will run from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a budget of £90,000 and falls under the services category, specifically involving financial consultancy services. The procurement method is an open below-threshold competition, encouraging electronic submissions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in digital engineering and AI integration, particularly those supporting early-stage ventures. Companies focusing on financial consultancy or those seeking to expand their operations in the Liverpool area would be well-suited to compete. The programme's focus on supporting SMEs and VCSE organisations in adopting AI aligns with strategic growth and innovation goals, fostering regional development and offering businesses a chance to contribute to impactful projects addressing local challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI for Good

Notice Description

You are invited to tender for the design and delivery of the AI for Good programme on behalf of the Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS) at the University of Liverpool, working in collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). Any resulting contract will be subject to the University of Liverpool's Terms and Conditions of Contract (Document E). The University seeks to appoint a provider to design and deliver 'AI for Good', a six-month, fully funded programme supporting a minimum cohort of ten early-stage entrepreneurs - pre-registered, pre-trading, or trading for less than 24 months - across the Liverpool City Region to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly in ventures that address regional challenges and align with the strategic priorities of the Combined Authority. The maximum budget available is PS75,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076356-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house 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
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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