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AI Capability Training

The Pensions Regulator

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23 Sep 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator commissioned specialist artificial intelligence capability training for its senior leadership team. The service includes preparatory work, facilitated training and venue hire. It is an education and training service for a central government regulator, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement is focused on developing AI capability among senior leaders rather than supplying a technology system or ongoing technical service.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited. The Regulator used a below-threshold direct award without competition. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Its value is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT). The training was intended to take place in October. The procurement was arranged as a single lot. No separate evaluation criteria are stated for this direct award.

For future requirements of this kind, credible providers will need to design and deliver specialist AI training for senior leadership teams, including preparation and facilitated sessions, and manage the associated venue arrangements. The award shows that the buyer has purchased a bundled training service rather than technology implementation. Cambridge Spark Limited, an SME, was selected through a direct award, so this outcome does not establish that the service was tested against competing bids or define comparative quality thresholds. Suppliers with relevant leadership-training expertise and the capacity to provide the full package are closest to the requirement demonstrated here.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Capability Training

Notice Description

Specialist training for SLT that is to take place in October. Total cost including pre-work, facilitation and venue hire is PS50k plus VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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
The Pensions Regulator
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cambridge Spark Limited

Further Information

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